QA Manager (Games) - Digital Eclipse

Emeryville, California

Salary + benefit package | On-Site Preferred

$90,000 - $110,000 

The Company

Classic video games deserve better. At Digital Eclipse, we treat them with the same care and respect given to other artistic mediums. In its original incarnation in 1994, Digital Eclipse pioneered accurate video game re-releases, emulating vintage arcade games well before “emulation” was a household word. 30 years later, we’ve been reborn as a new kind of studio - one dedicated to not only restoring gaming’s heritage, but to preserving it and keeping it alive and available for future generations.  

 

We've launched critically acclaimed titles like Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, and Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, while also developing successful original IPs like #IDARB and collaborating with industry leaders such as Capcom and Disney. And we're just getting started.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to own and evolve the QA strategy across our entire game portfolio. This role is responsible for how QA is planned, executed, measured, and communicated across multiple concurrent projects, working closely with Production, Engineering, Design, and external partners to ensure our games ship stable, polished, and on time.

This is a player-first, systems-oriented role with a focus on QA process ownership, standards, and cross-project leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of hands-on QA experience, leadership judgment, and production-savvy thinking, and is comfortable operating in a lean, collaborative studio environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own the QA strategy, standards, and workflows across all active console and PC projects
• Define quality expectations across the full development lifecycle, from pre-production through post-launch
• Establish consistent QA methodologies, test planning, tooling, and reporting practices
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Design to embed QA into development workflows and release planning
• Balance risk, scope, and timelines to support informed, player-first shipping decisions
• Oversee test coverage for functionality, regression, performance, compliance, and platform certification
• Prioritize bugs based on player impact, severity, and release goals across multiple projects
• Manage external QA vendors as needed, including scope definition, quality benchmarks, and output review
• Track and communicate quality metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement and leadership decision-making

Must Haves

• 5+ years of game QA experience, including lead or management responsibility
• Strong understanding of 1st party submission requirements and guidelines
• Experience shipping multiple commercial titles on console and/or PC
• Strong understanding of the full game development lifecycle
• Deep familiarity with bug tracking systems and QA workflows
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Design

 

Bonus Points

• Passion for video games, especially retro games
• Ability to commute or willing to relocate to the Emeryville, California area
• Experience managing or coordinating external QA vendors
• Certification or direct experience with console submission and compliance
• Experience in a multi-project or multi-studio environment

 

Compensation, Benefits + Perks:

• Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
• Medical and dental benefits
• 15+ paid holidays + PTO
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team.
• A friendly office with collaborative and talented colleagues, an arcade, and outdoor space to enjoy office lunches and BBQs

 

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

 

EEO Statement

Digital Eclipse is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.  We are committed to equal employment regardless of race, religion or lack thereof, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.