Associate QA Lead - Video Game Testing [Bloomington]

February 20, 2026

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The Associate QA Project Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on the test floor, acting as an extension to the assigned QA Project Lead by assisting with the responsibilities of guiding a team of QA Testers through the functionality testing and/or 1st party compliance testing of an Activision product. The Associate QA Project Lead may also be called upon to perform in an acting QA Project Lead role, including organizing and leading the testing effort on assigned pre-release video games as well as being the main point of contact between Production staff, Development teams, and other Activision QA groups. Duties and Responsibilities: Project Management • Assists and makes recommendations to the QA Project Lead in overall project management including fielding and assigning out tasks, and tracking test team effectiveness and issues across the project. • Assists and makes recommendations to the QA Project Lead with the creation and maintenance, and auditing within DevTest. • Assists and makes recommendations to the QA Project Lead with the completion of milestone assessment reports at Alpha & Beta in accordance with QA policies. • Collaborates with and makes recommendations to the QA Project Lead in creating informative and accurate daily reports and may be called up to ensure consistent distribution to designated Production and Management staff. • Contributes towards the development of effective test plans and performing standard testing on console games to verify proper function, data content, performance, usability/playability, and hardware/software compatibility. • Assists in special projects, such as demonstrations, training, surveys, focus groups, etc. • Assists in forming and improving QA systems and procedures by making recommendations to Leads, Sr. Leads, and Managers • Manages the test team on a day-to-day basis, and occasionally serves as Lead in the QA Project Lead's absence. Database Administration • Assists the QA Project Lead with a review of all issues entered by the test teams to ensure bug reports include required information and conform to Activision QA standards. • Tracks high severity issues across the project to ensure that they are resolved for submission. • Independently reviews and assigns out NMI issues to testers to ensure swift updates to developer and Production questions regarding issues. • Assists the QA Project Lead with initial research and evaluation of all disputed ('Not a Bug,' 'Will Not Fix,' & 'Duplicate') issues. • Updates the database after each bug sweep. Managing and Mentoring • Monitors the defect report database and other platform associated databases. • Provides direct supervision of the test team on a day-to-day basis to ensure rapid and accurate completion of assigned tasks. • Evaluates tester performance and recommends promotions or remediation plans to the Project Lead. • Coaches testers to alleviate any issues that arise. • Prepares testers for additional responsibilities, such as Senior QA Testers. Requirements: Technical • Proficient with Devtrack & Jira or similar bug tracking database. • Able to identify defects in software titles and report defects in a clear and concise manner. • Capacity to create and implement innovative testing procedures and materials. • Strong working knowledge of most popular console platforms and related peripherals, PC Software/hardware, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). • Has been in a leadership role (Senior QA Tester and/or Acting Associate QA Project Lead). Non-Technical • 1+ year of experience working in the Activision QA Department or in a comparable Quality Assurance department. • Possesses excellent spoken and written communication skills and be able to work with varied staff members and personalities. • Proficient in exercising independent judgment in supervising others and/or making meaningful recommendations to senior managers with respect to decisions concerning personnel and team management. • Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor new employees. • Ability to handle high pressure situations and have strong prioritization skills. • Must be punctual, proactive, and have a strong work ethic. • Able to work in a team environment. • Actively communicates a positive, outgoing approach to Quality Assurance. Able to give and accept positive feedback as well as constructive criticism. • Must be an avid gamer, with interests in many different genres of games and a passion for developing high quality games. • A strong desire to learn and understand the technologies involved in game creation. Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our ''press start'' is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up. Ready to Activate Your Future? We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavem [more...] Jobcode: Reference SBJ-4k5b2y-172-71-31-158-42 in your application.

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