Job Title:

• Director, QA - Activision

Requisition ID:

• R025272

Job Description:

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

While we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Your Mission:

The QA Director is responsible for overseeing multiple projects and teams through the Quality Assurance test process. The QA Director at Activision is the primary point of contact for all QA matters on multiple concurrent projects. Additionally, the QA Director is responsible for leading the performance management process; ensuring that both the testing population and management team are held accountable to the standards set by the department’s senior leadership. Reporting to the Senior Director, the QA Director works closely with the various Studio leaders as well as the internal QA management team to create test plans, refine testing procedures using our internal tools while also championing innovation where possible, improve QA efficiency and help drive the success of the QA team.

This involves assigning and managing test leads and test teams, planning and managing the QA budget and test plan, coordinating with the Studio management team as well as first parties, and overseeing the entire test effort from beginning to end. The QA Director works to ensure that each project is tested in line with best company practices, and participates in overall department planning, process improvement, performance management, leadership development, and policy making.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire internal QA effort at the Bloomington, MN office with support of QA Managers and in conjunction with Project Lead teams.
• Coordinate and oversee all Activision QA efforts; work directly with QA management and Studio teams to ensure coverage and adherence to test plans.
• Ensure games ship at the highest possible quality by establishing processes to test all areas of the game and highlighting issues to Studio Leaders.
• Work with Senior Project Leads to ensure QA provides work-in-progress dev testing where needed.
• Ensure first party technical requirements are properly tested and logged.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or improve QA via process improvement methodologies, utilizing AI where applicable.
• Maintain Jira cleanliness; organize regressions to clear stale issues; cull orphaned components and fields.
• Partner with management to improve bug reporting, reproducibility, and tracking.
• Create a process for developer testing requests and a queue/tracking method.
• Provide accurate and timely test plans and workforce estimates to stakeholders.
• Determine types of testing coverage and tools to support Studios.
• Address productivity and personnel issues; partner with HR and Employee Relations to ensure consistent policies and practices.
• Support and mentor site leads and build a culture of performance management and talent development.
• Prepare qualitative assessments and data-driven tracking reports.
• Develop and evolve QA methodologies at Activision.
• Act as liaison between QA and Studios to improve build delivery times and efficiency.
• Work closely with the automation team to drive testing initiatives and incorporate tools.
• Communicate effectively with Development, Central Tech, Automation and QA Leadership.
• Partner with external test teams to ensure quality output and best practices.
• Identify and anticipate risks; present solutions and provide regular reports of key actions and risks.

Minimum Requirements (Player Profile):

• 12+ years of applicable experience in the video game industry and at least 4 years leading a large-scale departmental team.
• Comprehensive understanding of testing methodologies, test plan organization, and technical requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in people and leadership development.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and documented feedback to champion performance management.
• Track record of comprehensive test plans executed to deliver quality projects on time.
• Strong time-management skills; ability to prioritize, manage change, delegate, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in database and defect tracking tools (e.g., Hansoft, Jira, DevTrack, TestRail).
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work under rapid development cycles; very organized; open-minded and a team-player.
• Knowledgeable of Activision games and experience with first person shooters (Single Player, Multi-Player, Co-Op).

Company:

Activision Blizzard, Inc is one of the world's largest interactive entertainment companies and is home to franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries.

We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well‑being.

Rewards / Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/HRA, healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and other voluntary benefit programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires geographic relocation for the job.

Eligibility to participate in benefits may vary for part time and temporary full‑time employees and interns. Learn more at https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

Compensation:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $107,200.00 - $198,320.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Specific range and offer will be based on factors including experience, performance, and work location. Employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation; incentive compensation is not guaranteed.