Skybound Entertainment · 1 day ago
Senior Quality Assurance
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expSkybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company that values creators and fans alike. They are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance team member to oversee the testing lifecycle for an upcoming game, ensuring quality from production through launch and managing cross-functional test plans.
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Hiring Manager
Lis Walmsley
Responsibilities
Build, present, and execute comprehensive QA strategies for milestone readiness (e.g., Alpha, Beta, Launch)
Develop test plans across gameplay, systems, content, performance, and platform certification requirements
Define and enforce QA gates aligned to the development lifecycle (e.g., feature locks, patch updates)
Create detailed QA playbooks and schedules tied to initiative tracking and release management
Present strategies to directors and serve as the go-to stakeholder for all pre-launch and post-launch QA planning
Own the QA-facing readiness for platform certification submissions (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation, Steam) and work with partners for a successful submission
Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external QA partners for your project
Monitor progress, ensure clear bug documentation standards, and drive alignment on goals and timelines
Evaluate external QA performance, escalate issues, and offer structured feedback to maintain velocity and accuracy
Oversee bug dashboards, follow up with stakeholders, and maintain situational awareness of build health
Identify and report on bug trends, fix rates, and risk areas with forward-looking projections
Drive the hands on day-to-day testing with high self-sufficiency, urgency and focus while prioritizing what matters at each phase and shielding dev teams from noise
Maintain deep understanding of build phase definitions (Alpha, Beta, RC, etc.) and their implications for testing scope
Coordinate feedback loops from internal reviews; convert insight into test coverage
Ensure performance, compatibility, and stability are tested across all target platforms and hardware configurations
Maintain and enforce high standards for bug writing and reproducibility across QA partners
Proactively solve problems across test planning, build evaluation, and issue resolution—not waiting on direction to act
Qualification
Required
5+ years in game QA, with at least 2 years in a QA leadership or coordination role
Proven track record as a leader on QA efforts for multiple shipped console and/or PC titles
Deep understanding of development pipelines, release milestones, and certification processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead across disciplines
Proficiency with bug tracking and test case management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)
Highly organized and proactive; able to anticipate risks and act independently
Experience interfacing with external QA vendors or distributed QA teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K plan with 4% match
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Generous time off
Wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Skybound Entertainment
Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series,
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$18.53MKey Investors
Knollwood Investment AdvisoryCom2uS
2024-04-15Equity Crowdfunding· $0.69M
2023-01-23Equity Crowdfunding· $17.84M
2022-05-17Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Kristina Cole
SVP and Head of Global Communications and Corporate Brand
Ned Sherman
Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer
Recent News
2025-10-10
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