QA Manager, Publishing

Skydance
California, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas, North Carolina
Workplace: RemoteContractUSD 86,000 - 128,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["People-management","Cross-functional communication","Attention to detail","Prioritization","Bug triage"]

Build and own the publishing QA function end-to-end, serving as the final checkpoint between development partners and what reaches players. Source and manage external QA testers, design QA strategy, workflows, and standards per title, and develop test plans, case libraries, and scenario coverage across platforms. Partner with producers and platform holders to set testing priorities, triage and drive bug resolution through certification, maintain audit-ready documentation, and report risks and status to stakeholders.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
Skydance
Skydance
1 week ago

QA Manager, Publishing

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 5 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Build and own the publishing QA function end-to-end, serving as the final checkpoint between development partners and what reaches players. Source and manage external QA testers, design QA strategy, workflows, and standards per title, and develop test plans, case libraries, and scenario coverage across platforms. Partner with producers and platform holders to set testing priorities, triage and drive bug resolution through certification, maintain audit-ready documentation, and report risks and status to stakeholders.
Location: California, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, New York, Texas, North Carolina
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Contract · Permanent
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build the publishing QA function end-to-end as the final checkpoint from early builds through launch.
  • •Source and manage external testing partners and a team of external QA testers.
  • •Design and roll out QA strategy, workflows, and standards tailored to each title’s scope, platforms, and risk areas.
  • •Build and drive execution of test plans, test case libraries, and scenario coverage across game systems, modes, and platforms.
  • •Partner with production teams to set testing priorities and drive defect status and resolution throughout the certification cycle.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 86,000 - 128,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years in a senior QA role with strong QA methodology across the full production lifecycle.
  • •Lead a testing team with people-management experience and cross-functional communication skills.
  • •Comfort using QA tooling such as bug tracking, test management platforms, and version control.
  • •Attention to detail with judgment to prioritize what matters for ship quality.
  • •Enthusiasm for games and an understanding of how mechanics affect player experience.
Experience:8+ yearsGamingInteractive entertainmentPublishingGame production
Skills:People-managementCross-functional communicationAttention to detailPrioritizationBug triage
Tech Stack:Bug trackingTest management platformsVersion control

Company Brief

Skydance
Skydance is a diversified media company producing and financing feature films, television series, and interactive entertainment. It partners with major studios and talent to develop global franchises and original content across multiple platforms.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2010
WebsiteLinkedIn