Games QA Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

2 Minutes ago • 3-5 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Games QA Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will be responsible for ensuring build stability, testing features, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the development process and beyond launch. You will collaborate with game developers, publishing QA teams, and engineers to identify and resolve issues. This includes creating tools for QA efficiency, defining and implementing testing plans, analyzing and debugging complex bugs, and maintaining detailed documentation. You will also mentor junior QA team members. The role requires designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks, integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring game performance. This position is located in Dallas.
Must have:
  • 3 to 5+ years of SDET experience
  • Proficiency in Python, C#, or JavaScript for test automation
  • Strong familiarity with game engines and scripting systems
  • Extensive experience with automation and game-specific QA tools
  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies
  • Ability to analyze logs and debug issues
  • Proficiency in version control systems like Git
Good to have:
  • Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins
  • Experience with networked/multiplayer game testing
  • Familiarity with platform certification processes
  • Knowledge of graphics rendering pipelines

Job Details

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Games QA Software Development Engineer in Test to join our team and support a growing scope of quality assurance needs across a variety of development phases for multiple projects. You’ll work closely with game developers, publishing QA teams, and engineers to ensure build stability, test features, and uphold high-quality standards throughout development and beyond launch.

About Us

You name it, we’ve done it. GlobalStep is a recognized brand in the gaming space and partners with the world’s leading game studios and innovative brands, bringing compelling and high impact digital experiences to life, fast and flawless. Our specialized gaming practice has helped leading video game studios launch and support over 3,000 Video Game titles, generating over $30 billion in game revenue.

Serving leading and disruptive brands since 2006, we use proprietary tools, frameworks, and our deep client experience to provide end-to-end comprehensive suite of services across the product and customer lifecycle. These services include design, development, quality assurance, localization, player support and analytics.

With a global set of service locations across 3 continents, we have a tightly integrated services model across geographies and lines of service aimed and focused on the success of our clients.

Due to continued expansion, GlobalStep is looking for SDETs to work onsite in our Dallas-based test center. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tooling and Frameworks: Create tools to improve QA efficiency, such as bug-tracking integrations, reporting dashboards, and data analysis tools.
  • Collaborative Testing: Work closely with game developers, designers, and QA teams to identify and resolve issues during development and post-release.
  • Test Planning: Define and implement automated and manual testing plans for game systems, including gameplay mechanics, network/multiplayer features, graphics, and audio.
  • Bug Analysis: Assist in triaging and diagnosing complex bugs and regressions using debugging tools, logs, and telemetry data.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation for automated tests, tools, and frameworks.
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members on best practices for automation and quality assurance.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts to validate game functionality, performance, and stability across various platforms (PC, console, mobile).
  • Pipeline Integration: Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid feedback on game builds.
  • Performance Analysis: Develop scripts and tools to monitor game performance, memory usage, and frame rates, ensuring the game meets performance benchmarks.

Must have some of the following Skills and Experience:

  • 3 to 5+ years’ experience as an SDET
  • Programming Expertise: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or JavaScript, with a focus on test automation frameworks.
  • Game Development Knowledge: Strong familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and their scripting systems.
  • QA Tools: Extensive experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium) and game-specific QA tools (e.g., console TRCs, debug menus).
  • Development Testing Knowledge: Solid understanding of QA methodologies, including black-box, white-box, and performance testing.
  • Debugging Skills: Ability to analyze logs, debug issues, and provide detailed reports.
  • Version Control: Proficiency in version control systems like Git, Perforce, or SVN.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with networked/multiplayer game testing.
  • Familiarity with platform certification processes (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo).
  • Knowledge of graphics rendering pipelines and GPU performance analysis.

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About The Company

GlobalStep focuses on the success of its clients’ digital products, applications and platforms through a comprehensive ecosystem of services that span the full product lifecycle. We enable our clients, from Fortune 100 to start-ups, to drive revenue and create high impact digital experiences. Our services include Product Design, Development and Deployment, Digital Assurance, Product Localization, Analytics & Insights, and Customer Support & Monetization.

Our specialized gaming practice helps over 200 game studios across the world deliver amazing, immersive games to their customers across all platforms. We help develop, test and localize games. Our analytics & insights practice enables game development teams around the world to hone the digital experience to resonate with players. Our player support practice enables engagement and monetization.

With service locations and studios in North America, UK, Europe, and Asia, we have a tightly integrated services model across geographies and lines of services, all fully focused on enabling the success of our clients.

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