Senior Software Engineer: Unreal Test Automation & Tools Lead

Insight Global; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in California is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for Unreal Engine 5 to own and evolve automated testing tools across projects. You will deploy testing frameworks end-to-end and integrate them into CI pipelines across studio teams.

The role emphasizes building scalable testing solutions, mentoring engineers, and expanding tool support to new platforms while keeping reliability across large codebases.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in AAA video game tools development with ownership of automated testing tools.
• Strong C++ and Unreal Engine 5 experience.
• Direct experience with UE Gauntlet or comparable test framework.
• Experience across large, multi-project codebases and multiple VCS.
• Strong communication in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve automated testing tools and frameworks end to end.
• Integrate testing infrastructure into pipelines across multiple studio teams.
• Identify shared technical needs across teams and build solutions before being asked.
• Mentor other engineers on automated testing and Unreal Engine internals.
• Expand tool support to new platforms and projects while maintaining reliability at scale.

Skills

C++ & UE5

AAA game tools exp

UE Gauntlet / test framework

Codebases & VCS

Communication

Job description

Insight Global in California is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for Unreal Engine 5 to own and evolve automated testing tools across projects. You will deploy testing frameworks end-to-end and integrate them into CI pipelines across studio teams.

The role emphasizes building scalable testing solutions, mentoring engineers, and expanding tool support to new platforms while keeping reliability across large codebases.