Temp-Associate: Lead QA Engineer

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

We are seeking an experienced Lead QA Engineer to ensure the timely release of high-quality, error-free software applications and tools across multiple platforms, including PC, iOS, Android, and AR/VR. This role will lead the QA function within our development process, manage vendor and contractor relationships, and collaborate closely with internal QA teams across the organization.

What will you do?

• Define and document test requirements for a wide range of software products developed by multiple teams, intended for both internal and public release.
• Develop comprehensive test plans to validate the functionality and quality of new features and software updates.
• Represent the QA function in cross-team scrum ceremonies and agile meetings, ensuring consistent, professional, and quality-focused input into development and release planning.
• Execute tests as needed, clearly log issues, track their resolution, report detailed results, and provide summary documentation for SimVis-developed software.
• Collaborate with teams to design, build, and maintain QA hardware environments that support efficient execution of test plans across varied device and system configurations.

What do you need to succeed?

• Proven ability to create test plans based solely on design documentation outlining new features and behaviors.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in software Quality Assurance, with games industry experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a QA Lead or Management role, with strong communication and team leadership skills.
• A passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the elements that contribute to exceptional gameplay experiences.
• Hands-on experience as a senior tester or lead on projects using Unreal, Unity, Android, or VR platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to write test plans for a variety of devices, hardware configurations, and operating systems.
• Experience executing detailed test cases written by others.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, preferably Scrum.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong experience with project management and QA tools, including JIRA and TestRail (or comparable systems).
• Additional experience or interest in VR-related disciplines—such as software engineering, production, UX/design, or graphic design—is a plus. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Unity, Unreal Engine, and other common VR development tools is also highly valued.

Special Requirements

• Occasional travel, as needed.

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Pay Range$2,700—$3,000 USD

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