Activision Blizzard converts QA testers to full-time with pay raises

Activision Blizzard announced it is converting all of its U.S.-based temporary quality assurance (QA) workers — about 1,100 people — into full-time employees. It is also increasing their hourly rates to a minimum of $20, starting April 17, and will give them access to benefits.

The company provided GamesBeat with two copies of emails sent to employees. Activision Publishing COO Josh Taub says, “QA is, and continues to be, critical to our development success. We have amazing QA teams in place that work hard to ensure our players have the best possible gaming experiences — thank you!”