SDET, Game Automation & Unreal Engine Expert

Epic Games

Cary (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401k with match
Unlimited PTO
Sabbatical
Mental health program

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking an SDET on the Release QA team to help build automation frameworks and maintain testing infrastructure at scale. You will collaborate closely with Release Management, Engineering, Certification QA and Release QA to deliver robust automated testing for our live game services.

Bring strong C#/C++ skills and deep Unreal Engine knowledge to drive automation strategies, mentor junior members, and align projects with product goals to enhance player experiences across Epic titles.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience as an SDET, Engine Programmer, or Gameplay Engineer working with a game engine.
  • Must have experience building or extensively using testing frameworks.
  • Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
  • Proficiency with C#/C++ and Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and design: build automated testing frameworks and solutions for various game aspects.
  • Problem-solve: translate challenges into clear solutions.
  • Collaborate: work with dev, production, QA, design, and art to implement automation strategies.
  • Mentor: guide junior team members and promote continuous learning.
  • Strategize: align automation projects with product goals and provide guidance.

Skills

C#/C++
Unreal Engine
Automation
Mentoring
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine
Testing frameworks

Job description

Epic Games is seeking an SDET on the Release QA team to help build automation frameworks and maintain testing infrastructure at scale. You will collaborate closely with Release Management, Engineering, Certification QA and Release QA to deliver robust automated testing for our live game services.

Bring strong C#/C++ skills and deep Unreal Engine knowledge to drive automation strategies, mentor junior members, and align projects with product goals to enhance player experiences across Epic titles.

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