Game Debugging Team Lead (Entertainment Business Unit)
Annual Salary: ¥3,000,000 – ¥6,000,000
Type: Japanese N1 e xperience as a QA Leader or Test Leader
場所:Kyoto
■Resume and work history written in Japanese are required (There is a possibility that your application will not be processed if you only have English documents).
■We are a recruitment agency conducting this recruitment on behalf of the companies seeking employees.
■Japanese N1 required.
■Required:
At least 1 year of experience as a QA Leader or Test Leader
Experience handling B2B customer support or client-facing roles
[Recruitment Background]
Do you have experience in the game or app development process—such as QA, development, production, operations, or planning?
This position is within a division that handles services in the entertainment domain, mainly offering comprehensive quality assurance services for major domestic and international game companies. These services cover everything from testing during development to post-release support for mobile and console games.
As part of an expansion at the Hakata Center, we are significantly increasing the number of team leaders for game debugging teams. We are looking for individuals who are committed to service quality and can help ensure the passion of game developers is delivered directly to users.
Industry experience is highly valued!
Full-time, leadership position!
Clear career paths available!
In this company, all leadership roles are filled by full-time employees. Mid-career hires are all employed as full-time staff, and many are promoted internally. Comprehensive training systems are available, such as quarterly "Leader Challenge Program" seminars and a proprietary e-learning platform “Sodateku,” accessible to all.
Career development support is offered through two main courses:
Specialist Course for those focused on enhancing technical skills
Generalist Course for those aiming for organizational leadership and management
[Responsibilities]
As a project team leader, you will be responsible for quality improvement and managing/educating team members.
Main Duties:
Propose optimal test execution plans based on test policies agreed with clients or QA departments
Create test plans, estimates, and test environments
Review the test process, revise plans as needed, and consult with clients
Analyze results and report improvement suggestions to clients
Perform quality assurance tasks such as test scheduling, test case creation
Train and guide junior team members
Troubleshoot issues as they arise
Manage teams ranging from 10 to 50 members
Lead QA planning, design, client communication, and project progression
Highlights
[Training]
You will start with onboarding to learn tester duties and gradually gain hands-on experience through routine tasks. You will receive OJT (on-the-job training) from senior leaders to deepen your understanding. Ample training time is provided so you can build a strong foundation.
[Team Structure]
You will be the title leader of one project team within the center.
Leaders typically manage a single project at a time.
Focus areas: console games, mobile games, and PC games.
[Career Paths]
After serving as a debug leader, you may advance to:
Project Manager – Oversee project delivery while supporting clients and improving QA services.
Site Manager – Oversee the entire center's debugging and customer support operations, including staff and project management.
Working Conditions
Position Type: Full-time (mid-career)
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent employment (no fixed term)
Probation Period: 3 months
3 days of paid leave available during probation
No changes in terms or benefits
Working Hours: 10:00–19:00 (1-hour break, 8 hours actual work)
Working hours may vary slightly depending on assigned project
Overtime: Less than 20 hours/month
Night Shifts: None
Remote Work: Not specified (onsite and client site-based work)
Location
Primary Location:
Kyoto Center
Kyoto K’s Building 4F, 2-1 Takakuracho, Higashishiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8214, Japan
Other Locations:
May involve travel to client sites
Relocation/Transfer: None
Compensation
Annual Salary: ¥3,000,000 – ¥6,000,000
Monthly Pay: ¥250,000 – ¥500,500
Base Salary: ¥216,220 – ¥432,860
Fixed Overtime (20 hrs): ¥33,780 – ¥67,640
Additional pay for overtime beyond 20 hours
Night shift allowance paid separately
Annual salary system (no bonus included)
Choice of 12 or 14 payment installments
Other Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive system
Bonuses
Stock options
Full social insurance
Transportation allowance (up to ¥50,000/month)
Business trip allowance
Retirement benefits (defined contribution pension)
Employee stock ownership plan
Qualification support (up to ¥50,000 including fees/transportation)
Free drinks (coffee, tea, green tea)
Office snack service (e.g., Office Glico)
In-house massage and wellness room
Financial planning seminars
Various award programs, hobby groups, mentoring system, and harassment support hotline
Side job policy (under conditions)
Time Off and Holidays
122 holidays annually (2024)
Complete 5-day workweek (some departments may differ)
Flex holidays (take any two consecutive days off annually)
Paid leave: 10 days granted on hire (3 usable during probation)
Year-end/New Year holidays
Special leave (bereavement, marriage, etc.)
Parental leave and caregiving leave
