QA Lead, Blitz
$110-150k
+ Annual performance bonus + Stock options program
More information about location
4 days a week in office (Playa Vista, CA)
Online gaming platform
Open for applications
Online gaming platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$110-150k
+ Annual performance bonus + Stock options program
More information about location
4 days a week in office (Playa Vista, CA)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To become every gamer's personal gaming coach, helping them improve with unique performance insights and learning tools.
Role
Who you are
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of client-server applications
- Experience: 5+ years of testing experience, including 2+ years in a QA lead or management role
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to articulate requirements and priorities across teams
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives with a sense of urgency
- Manual Testing Expertise: Skilled at generating and executing manual tests, especially for edge cases
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Systematic approach to identifying root causes and debugging issues
- Collaborative Mindset: Capable of working closely with developers, product teams, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, gather feedback, and communicate priorities
- Game Knowledge: Familiarity with our supported games (League of Legends, Team Fight Tactics, Valorant, Fortnite, Apex, and CS)
Desirable
- Test Type Knowledge: Understanding of various test types such as smoke, regression, etc
- Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management software (Linear preferred)
- Gaming Passion: Enthusiasm for video games and helping others improve
- Programming Skills: Basic understanding of a programming language (bonus for JavaScript or Elixir)
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a QA Lead who can take ownership of our product's quality, ensuring every major release meets the high standards our users expect
- As the QA Lead, you'll work autonomously and efficiently to oversee testing processes, lead the QA team, and directly contribute to the quality of our product
- You’ll identify gaps in testing coverage, support team members' growth, and build a quality-driven culture
- Lead Quality Assurance: Oversee QA for a globally distributed gaming stats tracking software with over 1 million DAU
- Build & Lead the QA Team: Recruit top talent, shape the culture of the internal QA team, and set clear expectations for quality
- Manage External QA Partners: Establish and maintain relationships with external QA partners as needed
- Automate Workflows: Identify and implement opportunities for automation in QA processes, boosting team efficiency
- Process Improvement: Continuously develop and refine QA processes to ensure high-quality software with minimal bugs
- Hands-On Testing: Roll up your sleeves and participate in manual QA testing, ensuring every release meets our quality standards
Our take
Blitz is providing a platform for online multiplayer gaming, with a specific focus on competitive gameplay. Founded in 2019 by a team of former eSport professionals and game developers, Blitz was created with the goal of developing a more streamlined and accessible way for gamers to compete in their favorite games.
The platform supports a range of popular games, including Apex Legends, League of Legends, and Valorant, among others. As well as offering a variety of features, including automated matchmaking, live stat tracking, and a leaderboard system that allows gamers to compete for prizes and recognition, Blitz is enhancing the competitive gaming experience.
Over the years Blitz has secured a number of partnerships with several of the world's leading gaming companies, including Riot Games and Epic Games, and most recently announced it would be partnering with Avalanche to bring its platform to the world of Web3. With Avalanche emerging as a leader in game development, this is a critical time for the acceleration of Blitz' platform.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2018
$1.5m
SEED
Nov 2015
$2m
SEED
Total funding: $3.7m
Company benefits
- Unlimited vacation policy
- 100% employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
- 401k matching
- Company-wide team building events
Company values
- Trustworthiness: Gamers trust Blitz to deliver the most up-to-date builds, guides, tips, and insights. Like a good coach, Blitz gives you the fundamentals to improve then gets out of your way and lets you play to your strengths.
- Inclusivity: Blitz helps gamers of any skill level improve their play. Whether you're new to competitive gaming or a seasoned veteran, anyone can enjoy how Blitz automates and simplifies the learning process.
- Energy: Gamers use Blitz because they know it works fast, delivering real-time insights and enhancements. We're constantly adapting and staying ahead of the meta without losing steam.
- Confidence: With a sleek and striking design, Blitz projects gaming expertise. Backed by eSports pros and top-notch data nerds, we know what makes gaming easier and how to help players get better.
- Empowerment: Blitz is like a good mentor, not a commander. Downloading Blitz gives players the direction and motivation to enter the competitive gaming scene and rank up with less stress and confusion.
Company HQ
Westchester, Los Angeles, CA
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Leadership
Andy Dinh
(CEO)Also the founder of the gaming platform, TSM.
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