SDET Manager

Epic Games; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games seeks a SDET Manager to lead and grow a team of software development engineers in test focused on Unreal Engine. You will coach engineers, write production code in test frameworks, and own end-to-end test systems and CI integrations.

You will drive test strategy across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels while leveraging AI tools to accelerate development. This role opens to multiple US locations including WA with strong compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams with mentorship and roadmaps.
• Hands-on production code experience in C++ and at least one of C#, Python, or TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of game engines; Unreal Engine 5 is preferred.
• Experience with automation frameworks and CI at scale, and test strategy across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of SDETs building automated test coverage for Unreal Engine.
• Write and ship production code in test frameworks, tools, and CI integrations; own end-to-end systems.
• Define the test roadmap from unit to end-to-end tests for editor and runtime.
• Extend frameworks across low-level, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Automate manual tests and maintain deterministic tests across machines.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to speed up tooling, test authoring, and failure analysis.
• Increase visibility into test coverage and contribute to SDET strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Test engineering

C++

C#

Python

TypeScript

CI/CD

AI coding tools

Tools

Unreal Engine

Automation frameworks

CI integrations

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

What We Do

The Quality Assurance team owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of all products and functions across Epic. Our team works closely with developers and production to ensure the best possible user experience for our community and customers.

What You’ll Do

Our SDETs are first and foremost software engineers; they act as force multipliers for quality efforts across the business by providing tools, frameworks, coaching, and education. As we continue to grow a world-class technical organization within Quality Assurance, we are looking for a SDET Manager with proven leadership and test engineering vision for our Unreal Engine team.

In this role, you will

• Lead and grow a team of SDETs building automated test coverage across Unreal Engine, as well as mentor and coach SDETS at every career stage
• Write and ship production code in the team's test frameworks, tools, and CI integrations, as well as own the team's systems end to end, including design, reliability, and maintenance
• Set the team's test roadmap, from unit and API coverage through input-driven end-to-end tests of the editor and runtime
• Extend existing frameworks, including low-level, integration, and end to end tests
• Turn manual test cases into automated coverage, as well as keep committed tests deterministic and reproducible on any machine
• Leverage Al-assisted tools to speed up tool/framework development, test authoring, failure triage, and flake analysis
• Increase visibility into test coverage and Cl health for engineering leadership, and influence the vision for the wider SDET organization at Epic

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading software engineering teams, including mentorship, technical roadmaps, trade-offs, and prioritization
• A track record of writing and shipping production code while leading a team, as well as current, hands‑on proficiency in C++ and at least one of C#, Python, or TypeScript
• Strong knowledge of how game engines work. Unreal Engine 5 experience is preferred
• Experience with automation frameworks and continuous integration at scale, and experience setting test strategy across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels
• Experience using AI coding tools in engineering work, and judgment about when their output can be trusted
• Ability to learn complex tech stacks quickly and extend existing investments rather than bypass them
• Clear written communication with engineers, producers, and leadership

This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

Washington Base Pay Range

$155,111—$258,518 USD

About Us

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high‑fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world‑class talent.

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