Director of QA

Mirai

  • Riyadh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Job Description:Mirai, a Scopely company, is a video game company located in the vibrant city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Led by a world-class team of global and regional talent with deep experience and passion in games and technology, Mirai is on a mission to bring beloved, industry-defining games to life.Mirai is a subsidiary of Scopely, a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's “World's Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. Established in 2021 by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Savvy Games Group is a games and esports company formed with a mission to drive the long-term growth and development of esports and the broader games industry worldwide.We are seeking a talented and experienced Director of Quality Assurance (QA) to lead the QA department headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional, visionary Director of Quality Assurance (QA) to lead and develop one of the world's most effective and innovative QA departments. Reporting to the CEO and acting as a strategic member of the Studio leadership team, you will be a catalyst for quality, creativity, and excellence-shaping both our products and the next generation of QA experts.You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Scopely's global studios, lead leaders, and foster a culture of mentorship, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about gaming, technology, player experience, and transforming QA into a creative and strategic powerhouse-this is your calling.Your Impact
  • Strategic Planning: Define and execute a QA vision that sets new global and regional benchmarks for excellence in game testing, aligned with Scopley's global standards and KSA's ambitions in digital entertainment.
  • Departmental Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary QA organization, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and leadership development.
  • Innovation & Technology: Champion the adoption of cutting-edge QA technologies, automation, and analytics to maximize efficiency and player-centric quality.
  • Stakeholder Relationships: Build strong regional and global relationships, acting as a trusted parnter to studio leadership, development, production, and live ops teams-integrating QA as a driver of product and business success.
  • Player-Focused Excellence: Represent the voice of the player, ensuring world-class gaming experiences-bug-free, balanced, and fun.
  • Empowering Talent: Mentor and cultivate the next generation of QA leaders, including emerging talent from within KSA's growing game development community.
Requirements:Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver on a future-ready QA strategy aligned with business goals, stakeholder value, player needs, and regional growth opportunities.
  • Oversee QA planning, execution, and reporting across multiple projects, platforms, and teams.
  • Drive continuous process improvement using technology and data to enhance quality and speed.
  • Lead and mentor a team of QA Managers, Program Managers, and QA Learning & Development
  • Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of QA, through improvements to each personal level as well as coordination and communication between support and leadership functions.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring high-quality releases and rapid issue resolution.
  • Partner with cross-functional studio leaders to provide value throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Advocate for innovative automation, AI/ML, and new test methodologies that deliver clear value.
  • Build and nurture a diverse, inclusive QA team, with a focus on regional talent development.
  • Track and report on quality metrics, translating insights into actionable improvements.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and contribute to KSA's leadership in global gaming standards.
  • Contribute to Studio level initiatives, strategies, value creation and overall sucess.
Experience
  • 10+ years of progressive QA experience in video games or tech, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
  • Proven success in building and scaling QA organizations that deliver innovation and quality.
  • Deep expertise in QA methodologies (manual & automated), tools, and test frameworks.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to execute plans that drive business and player impact.
  • Inspirational leader with a passion for mentoring and team culture.
  • Strong communicator and collaborator across teams, studios, and stakeholders.
  • Player-first mindset and a genuine passion for games and technology.
  • Experience with multi-platform QA (PC, Console, Mobile) and live-service games
  • Process driven with strong structured delivery experience
  • Experience with setting and reaching Department level OKRs
  • Proven leadership and coaching capabilities and experience growing leaders.
Bonus
  • Familiarity with the MENA region and/or experience working in or with teams in KSA
Benefits:
  • VIP Medical insurance (employee , parents)
  • Gym allowance.
  • Kids education allowance.
  • Phone allowance.

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