Side

About the Company

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services partner, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and publishers around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include codev, art, audio, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. At Side, we drive innovation for unforgettable game experiences by infusing technology with human ingenuity. We work in every genre, on every platform, in all languages--bringing games to life, by your side.

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Company Name

Side

Job Title

Technical Production Manager - Speech Tech - 6 Month FTC

Job Description

Job title: Technical Production Manager – Speech Tech (6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract) Role Summary: Manage end‑to‑end voice production across multiple speech‑technology and dataset projects, overseeing cost, schedule, quality, and client communication to deliver high‑quality voice assets on time and within budget. Expectations: - Deliver projects that meet client specifications, timelines, and financial targets. - Maintain transparent communication with clients and internal teams. - Continuously improve workflows and tools to increase efficiency and quality. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare initial and detailed cost estimates based on client briefs. - Review, edit, and negotiate client, vendor, and talent contracts, spotting errors and negotiating fees for studio partners in required territories. - Build and maintain project schedules for recording sessions, updating them as scripts evolve. - Prepare scripts and essential audio/video reference materials for talent, directors, and studio engineers. - Brief studio teams, providing technical guidance and answering queries. - Track recording progress, manage bookings, and adjust to script changes. - Coordinate final asset delivery with the audio delivery team, ensuring adherence to client best‑practice standards. - Monitor and manage all production costs, addressing any queries or issues. - Communicate regularly with clients, informing them of progress and resolving concerns. - Ensure QA and editing meet the highest standards and are completed on schedule. - Identify opportunities for workflow improvements and implement new processes or tools. - Develop advanced Excel dashboards and VBA tools to streamline project management. Required Skills: - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management or coordinator role with similar scope. - Proven ability to oversee multiple budgets exceeding £50,000 each. - Advanced Excel skills, including VBA scripting; familiarity with Python is a plus. - Expertise in audio editing/production software (Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, iZotope, etc.). - Experience managing large file volumes across multiple projects and languages. - Strong resource‑allocation, planning, and strategic thinking. - Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. - Self‑motivated team player capable of leading and being guided by senior staff. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Audio Production, Audio Engineering, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or audio production (e.g., ATC) are highly regarded but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

19-09-2025

Company Name

Side

Job Title

Senior Test Engineer (Contract)

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior Test Engineer (Contract) **Role Summary** Lead end‑to‑end testing for large‑language‑model (LLM) driven products and associated APIs. Design and execute functional, regression, and UI/UX tests, maintain automated test suites, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver high‑quality releases in a fast‑moving SaaS environment. **Expectations** * 5+ years in QA or software testing, preferably with AI/SaaS or developer tooling. * Autonomous work style, strong analytical judgment, and effective communication across cross‑functional teams. * In‑depth understanding of LLM behavior, NLP, and generative AI products. * Capacity to manage multiple priorities and maintain rigorous quality standards throughout the development lifecycle. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Execute functionality, regression, and new‑feature tests for LLM‑driven releases. 2. Design, document, and maintain comprehensive test cases and testing frameworks. 3. Perform UI/UX testing to ensure intuitive product interactions. 4. Validate API endpoints, keys, and developer integrations for consistent behavior. 5. Review and triage bug reports from offshore QA teams; reproduce, verify, and prioritize issues. 6. Work with engineering to track defects to resolution and satisfy quality thresholds before release. 7. Provide insights to improve testing efficiency, automation coverage, and release confidence. 8. Stay current on LLM capabilities and limitations to inform test strategy. **Required Skills** * Test case creation, test cycle management, and end‑to‑end functional testing. * API testing proficiency (Postman, Swagger, cURL). * Familiarity with bug tracking systems (Jira, TestRail, etc.). * Strong analytical and written/Verbal communication. * Scripting (Python or JavaScript) for automated or semi‑automated test setups. * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and QA automation tools (bonus). * Experience with AI‑integrated user interfaces or chat applications (bonus). **Required Education & Certifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (preferred). * Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus but not mandatory.

Charleston, United states

On site

Senior

01-12-2025