Associate Test Manager I
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Job Summary
Who We Are
2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union HB Studios and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action role-playing strategy casual and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of 2Ks portfolio currently includes several AAA sports and entertainment brands including global powerhouse NBA 2K renowned BioShock Borderlands Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises TopSpin 2K25 as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K
At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
Role Overview
The Associate Test Manager I reports into the Test Manager and supports the planning coordination and execution of QA activities across assigned projects features platforms or testing areas.
This role combines day-to-day team supervision task coordination reporting risk identification and people support to help deliver high-quality video game products across multiple platforms.
The Associate Test Manager I works closely with the Test Manager Feature Leads development teams production QA partners and other stakeholders to align testing activities with project goals development timelines platform requirements and department expectations.
What Youll Do
Lead the team. Mentor Feature Leads Senior Testers and Testers run 1:1s give feedback and keep daily execution on track.
Set the standard. Take on the hardest test execution yourself: rigorous bug hunting clean data sharp technical writing.
Catch issues early. Join design reviews from the start and spot defects compliance risks and testability gaps before code is written.
Modernise QA. Kill outdated practices and bring in tool-driven solutions that make testing faster.
Own the plan. Build test plans set priorities track progress and clear bottlenecks with the Test Manager.
Work across teams. Partner with dev from pre-production to post-launch and flag risks early with a clear fix in mind.
What Will Make You a Great Fit
QA leadership. Experience in video game QA or complex software environments including experience leading or coordinating a team on multi-platform projects (PC console mobile).
Deep QA know-how. Strong grasp of test planning execution regression bug reporting and database management milestone/release support and first-party submission.
Technical toolkit. Hands-on with console DevKits/TestKits platform debugging tools (e.g. Neighborhood Xbox Manager) and advanced Jira (workflows JQL dashboards).
Clear communicator & analyst. Able to explain quality risk and blockers to technical and non-technical audiences and turn defect trends into actionable recommendations.
People leader. Give clear direction delegate effectively hold the team accountable and support morale feedback and growth.
Passionate about games. Genuinely care about quality player experience and continuous improvement.
Nice to Have
Experience with TestRail Confluence and other QA/tracking tools.
Familiarity with Agile Scrum or Waterfall methodologies.
Knowledge of platform-specific performance stability and compliance/release-readiness practices.
A Bachelors degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
QA certifications such as ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced) or Certified Software Test Manager.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee; other tasks and duties may be assigned or reassigned as needed.
2K complies with the labor regulations established under Spanish employment law (Estatuto de los Trabajadores) and all applicable European Union employment and data protection standards. Personal data collected during the recruitment and employment process will be handled in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish data protection laws.
We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment across all aspects of employment regardless of gender nationality age disability or any other protected characteristic under Spanish and EU legislation.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use accounts.
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About Company
2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
