This role pays more than
94%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,450–$231,537
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$286k
versus about
$200k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment, developing and publishing games for consoles, mobile, and PC under franchises including FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims, Apex Legends, and Battlefield.
Electronic Arts currently has
16 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$141,400–$204,400
across 12 roles with salary data.
The Head of Software Quality role at Respawn Entertainment, a part of EA Studios, is a senior leadership position responsible for defining and executing the software quality strategy for Apex Legends. This involves transforming quality assurance into a proactive, technology-driven discipline integrated throughout development and live operations. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team in developing automation-first strategies, integrating Quality Engineering technologies, and establishing data-driven quality models to ensure rapid iteration without compromising player experience. Key skills include extensive experience in software quality or QA/QE leadership, expertise in test automation, CI/CD, performance engineering, and modern development practices, as well as a proven track record of driving quality transformation initiatives in large-scale live service environments.