QA Director - 6 Month FTC

Supermassive Games have produced some of the most recognisable and compelling storytelling titles in the world of AAA games. The BAFTA-winning Until Dawn, the cinematic masterclass of The Dark Pictures Anthology, the multi-award winning The Quarry, the action-packed rollercoaster horror VR titles Switchback VR and Rush of Blood to the world of Little Nightmares, and many more! 

Time and time again, our incredibly talented and passionate team have delivered games that strike fear into all that dare to play. 

We’re now on the hunt for a QA Director to join us here at Supermassive Games. Fancy joining our team and creating your own story? 

In this role you’ll be: 

Leading our internal Quality Assurance team and managing external partners providing Quality Assurance resource to deliver a product that meets the quality requirements for release to consumers on PC and console.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in game development quality assurance processes, with a proven track record of managing QA teams, delivering games to market that meet consumer quality requirements, passing console compliance processes, improving testing methodologies, and handling external testing resources.  

A typical day will look like: 

• Lead, mentor, and manage the internal QA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.  

• Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies, plans, and processes tailored to console and PC game development.  

• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure seamless integration of QA processes throughout the development lifecycle.  

• Define, track, and report on key QA metrics and performance indicators to ensure high-quality game releases.  

• Oversee and manage the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, performance, regression, and usability testing.  

• Identify, document, and track defects and issues, ensuring timely resolution and communication to relevant stakeholders.  

• Allocate resources effectively to ensure timely delivery of QA milestones within project timelines and budgets.  

• Manage external companies providing testing resources to ensure they meet the company's quality standards and project needs.

Background and skills that would best suit this position: 

• Significant experience in quality assurance within the gaming industry and a demonstrable amount of time in a leadership role 

• Extensive experience with console and PC game development and testing.  

• Experience of overseeing Localisation and Compat Testing for multiple languages including European, South American and Asian languages. 

• Proficiency in QA tools and platforms, including bug tracking, test management, and automation systems.  

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.  

• Experience with certification processes for console platforms (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo).  

• Knowledge of compliance and submission requirements for major game distribution platforms (e.g., Steam, Epic Games Store).

At Supermassive Games, we’re looking for people who share these values:

• Be Creative 
• Embrace new thinking and dare to make mistakes 
• Create awe-inspiring and emotional experiences for our players 
• Challenge established ways of working and celebrate diversity 
• Be Open 
• Provide transparency and context 
• Support a culture of honesty, psychological safety and mutual respect 
• Value constructive feedback – both giving and receiving 
• Strive for Quality 
• Always aim high – both in terms of creative and commercial results 
• Foster strong ownership and accountability 
• Support people’s development throughout their career 
• Be One Team 
• Help and guide each other 
• Share knowledge and communicate at every level 
• Meet our challenges and celebrate our successes together

The Perks of being a Supermassive Superstar are: 

• 25 Days Annual Leave (3 of which are used when we close the studio for our end of year break) 

• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) 

• Life Assurance (6 x annual salary) 

• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Enhanced Family Leave (maternity and paternity pay)