Senior Manager, QA - VALORANT Experience Team - Riot Games
Los Angeles, CA 90001
About the Job
At Riot, we believe Quality is a set of values, practices, and behaviors that inform every part of the development process
By honing our craft of quality and demonstrating cross-discipline partnerships we help Riot sustainably craft excellent experiences for players, globally.As a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance on VALORANT for the Cross VALORANT Experiences Area, you will holistically own end to end quality for a group of products as a part of a large cross functional development team of teams
You will directly influence the quality of experiences surrounding VALORANT as a game, actively working with cross discipline leaders to align on quality goals across these
You will shape, promote, and drive the vision of quality assurance across Cross VALORANT Experiences Area so that, "Gamers worldwide know that every experience they have with Riot will be a quality experience." You will report into the Director of Quality for the VALORANT franchise.Responsibilities:Own the overall quality strategy for the Cross VALORANT Experiences productsManaging QA efforts across the products with support from BU QA leadershipBe accountable for the efficiency and efficacy of QA throughout the Cross VALORANT ExperiencesBuild, develop and maintain a world-class QA organizationManage QA Managers and/or QA individual contributorsPartner with other craft leaders to influence craft and product strategiesSupport QA Department goals and objectives through product implementationRequired Qualifications:8+ years Quality Assurance Experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership roleExperience working with senior leadership to manage budgets and headcountExperience establishing quality metrics that influence strategy and drive changeExperience creating test strategies for features in and around gamesExperience setting strategic goals for teams to executeExperience managing performance of embedded QA professionalsExperience working with remote testing teamsDesired Qualifications:ISTQB Foundation Level. ISTQB Agile Tester or ICAgile Agile Testing (ICP-TST)ISTQB Advanced Test ManagerExperience managing managersExperience working on technical teams working on around game experiencesExperience working on team that collaborates closely with other teams to ensure successful delivery and implementation of their workFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players
We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games
If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children and a 401k with company match
Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code
Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work
We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect
We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in gaming.It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc
Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law
We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization
Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
By honing our craft of quality and demonstrating cross-discipline partnerships we help Riot sustainably craft excellent experiences for players, globally.As a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance on VALORANT for the Cross VALORANT Experiences Area, you will holistically own end to end quality for a group of products as a part of a large cross functional development team of teams
You will directly influence the quality of experiences surrounding VALORANT as a game, actively working with cross discipline leaders to align on quality goals across these
You will shape, promote, and drive the vision of quality assurance across Cross VALORANT Experiences Area so that, "Gamers worldwide know that every experience they have with Riot will be a quality experience." You will report into the Director of Quality for the VALORANT franchise.Responsibilities:Own the overall quality strategy for the Cross VALORANT Experiences productsManaging QA efforts across the products with support from BU QA leadershipBe accountable for the efficiency and efficacy of QA throughout the Cross VALORANT ExperiencesBuild, develop and maintain a world-class QA organizationManage QA Managers and/or QA individual contributorsPartner with other craft leaders to influence craft and product strategiesSupport QA Department goals and objectives through product implementationRequired Qualifications:8+ years Quality Assurance Experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership roleExperience working with senior leadership to manage budgets and headcountExperience establishing quality metrics that influence strategy and drive changeExperience creating test strategies for features in and around gamesExperience setting strategic goals for teams to executeExperience managing performance of embedded QA professionalsExperience working with remote testing teamsDesired Qualifications:ISTQB Foundation Level. ISTQB Agile Tester or ICAgile Agile Testing (ICP-TST)ISTQB Advanced Test ManagerExperience managing managersExperience working on technical teams working on around game experiencesExperience working on team that collaborates closely with other teams to ensure successful delivery and implementation of their workFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players
We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games
If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children and a 401k with company match
Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code
Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work
We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect
We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in gaming.It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc
Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law
We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minorsAccessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networksEnsuring a safe interactive environment for players and other RiotersThese duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization
Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
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