Lead QA Engineer at Yuga Labs

Yuga Labs is a pioneering web3 company dedicated to exploring new frontiers in identity, ownership, and interoperability. Since our inception, we have grown from a small team to over 100 people, creating iconic projects like the Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunks, and the Otherside metaverse. We are looking for a Lead QA Engineer to join our engineering team and ensure our software is functional, secure, and ready to make history.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain QA best practices that align with our roadmap and quality standards.
• Design comprehensive test strategies and plans that can be scaled across internal teams and external vendors.
• Use data-driven metrics to report on progress and guide team actions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-discipline leadership to drive a sustainable, preventative-care testing strategy.
• Identify and mitigate long-term risks in our live service gaming environments.
• Build and manage technical testing solutions that prioritize long-term scalability.
• Foster a culture of accountability regarding product quality and player impact.

Must-haves

• At least 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to lead testing projects within the games industry, specifically for live service titles.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing distributed or remote testing teams across multiple time zones.
• Expertise in translating complex, large-scale goals into cohesive, actionable test plans.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in test automation and tooling solutions.
• Fluency in English.

Nice-to-haves

• A degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Game Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine and related tools like Gauntlet.
• Technical proficiency with version control systems such as Git and Perforce.
• Familiarity with web3, blockchain technology, and the crypto ecosystem.
• Experience with Selenium for web-based testing.

Benefits

The annual salary for this role ranges from $150,000 to $200,000, depending on your experience, skills, and current market demands.

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses and equity awards.