Studios Quality - Xbox Game Studios

Studios Quality is hiring a Senior Business Administrator to help drive impact across our team. This role is all about supporting leaders, streamlining operations, and ensuring the organization runs at its best. From coordinating strategic initiatives to managing day-to-day business rhythms, it’s a chance to work at the heart of one of gaming’s most innovative teams. If you’re passionate about organization, collaboration, and enabling others to succeed, this could be the opportunity for you. Explore the position and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gg6aVhrW .

We recently hosted the Studios Quality Summit in Redmond, where team members from around the world came together to connect, collaborate, and look ahead to 2026. The summit featured workshops, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities that gave everyone a chance to share expertise and build stronger partnerships.   It was inspiring to see the passion and creativity that drives Studios Quality on full display. The ideas and momentum from this summit will carry us forward as we continue shaping the future of quality across Xbox Game Studios. “The energy was amazing," Jimmy Bischoff, Head of Quality, said. "Three days of bold ideas, honest conversations, and a shared commitment to raising the quality bar for all of us. Quality isn’t just what we deliver, it’s how we show up, challenge each other, and lead with intent.”

Do you love video games and have a passion for quality? Join our team at Microsoft Studios Quality, where we partner directly with Xbox Game Studios to ensure world-class player experiences. As a Software Quality Engineer, you’ll help test and validate upcoming titles, work with cutting-edge hardware and tools, and collaborate with developers to push the boundaries of gaming. This is your chance to combine your technical expertise with your love of games, shaping how millions of players experience the next generation of Xbox titles. Apply today using the link (https://lnkd.in/gqJRzeqP) and be part of the team that helps bring unforgettable gaming experiences to life.

Last month, the Studios Quality leadership team came together for a three-day off-site to reflect on the past year, set priorities for the future, and explore new ways to support our people. The discussions helped sharpen our focus, align on key goals, and strengthen our commitment to delivering quality at every stage. With a clear vision and renewed energy, we’re ready to carry this momentum into the year ahead.

Xbox is headed back to gamescom this year, and we've got a full plate: ✅ First publicly playable ROG Xbox Ally handhelds ✅ Over 20 playable demos, including Hollow Knight: Silksong ✅ Live broadcast from the show floor on August 20 & 21 ✅ And much, much more Learn more here: https://xbx.lv/3U2jx4u

We're excited to welcome our three summer interns to Studios Quality! Arleen Alcaraz-Cano, Nicholas Gonzales, and Manasvi Perisetty are joining us for the season, bringing fresh perspectives, curiosity, and a drive to learn. They’ll be diving into our projects and helping us continue to raise the bar on quality. We're glad to have them on board and looking forward to a great summer together.

Can you believe this was 25 years ago? Congratulations to Blizzard Entertainment!

Each of these Xbox Games Showcase announcements are Xbox Play Anywhere. - When you buy one of these games, it's yours to play across the Xbox ecosystem - Play on Xbox console, Xbox PC, and supported gaming handhelds - Pick up where you left off across devices

Two days. Dozens of sessions. Hundreds of conversations. At Qualicon 2025, Studios Quality wasn’t just present, we helped shape the dialogue. Jimmy Bischoff co-chaired the event and helped kick off and close each day with clarity, insight, and a challenge to raise the bar on quality across the industry. Across the schedule, our team brought deep experience and fresh perspectives: Adrian Brown joined the AI in QA panel, exploring the balance between innovation and integrity. Lewis Reid shared a framework for intentional decision-making in Mastering the Art of Strategic No. Selina Coppersmith gave a powerful talk on culture and inclusion in Embracing Authenticity: Bringing Your Self to Work. Jennifer Chesnes & Crewe Gerhardt mapped out how to build trust and deliver results in Quality Partnerships: From Storming to Performing. Kevin Verboort reflected on nearly three decades of testing in What I Have Learned Testing Games for 28 Years. Dalton Waterbury dove into player data and quality metrics in Harnessing Telemetry: A Synergistic Approach to Quality. This year’s Qualicon reminded us quality isn’t just about testing. It’s about people, process, mindset, and momentum.