Senior Test Automation Engineer

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Testing • $120,000 PA - $160,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will automate tests across game systems for a multiplatform AAA title (Project ETHOS). Responsibilities include designing, developing, and automating unit and black-box tests; creating and managing test artifacts and metrics; extending and instrumenting game systems for coverage, correctness, performance, and efficiency; and collaborating with internal and external QA partners. You will drive efficient, scalable automation infrastructure, analyze complex scenarios, and provide meaningful insights. The role requires strong C# / ASP.NET Core, C/C++ programming skills, experience with automation computing resources, and understanding of testing frameworks.
Must have:
  • Strong C#/.NET, C/C++
  • Automation experience
  • Testing framework knowledge
  • AAA game testing experience
  • Analyze & troubleshoot
  • Collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Python scripting
  • Unreal Engine 4/5
  • Game engine internals
  • Multiplayer testing
  • CI/CD experience (Jenkins etc.)

Job Details

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS

Who We Are:

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.

We are currently working on Project ETHOS, a new free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre!

Who You Are:

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in automating tests across a wide range of game systems for a multiplatform AAA title. You’ll be responsible for creating unit and black-box tests, collecting test data and metrics, and displaying the current state of the game. With a focus on software quality, you will extend and instrument game systems in-engine to ensure they meet coverage, correctness, performance, and efficiency standards. You’ll collaborate with both internal teams and external QA partners to facilitate smooth build distribution and testing processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and automate unit and black-box tests to ensure robust and scalable game systems for a AAA title
  • Create and manage test artifacts, metrics, and telemetry to monitor the health and performance of the game
  • Extend and instrument game systems in-engine to ensure full coverage and ensure the correctness of features
  • Collaborate with both internal teams and external QA partners to utilize the test results to have efficient manual investigation of build quality
  • Drive the creation of efficient, scalable automation infrastructure while maintaining collaboration across disciplines to improve quality

Requirements:

  • Strong proficiency in C# / ASP.NET Core, and C / C++ programming, with a solid understanding of object-oriented design principles
  • Experience with managing and scaling automation computing resources for large-scale testing efforts
  • Deep understanding of testing frameworks and creating functional automation systems
  • Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex scenarios, providing meaningful insights and notifications.

Relevant Experience:

  • Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for functionality both within and outside the game engine
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 and working knowledge of game engine internals
  • Experience working on shipped AAA console or PC titles, with knowledge of game console development (PS5, Xbox Series X, etc.)
  • Experience testing and coordinating multiplayer testing environments
  • Familiarity with common continuous integration (CI) frameworks such as Jenkins, TravisCI, or similar

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and 160,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

SECURITY NOTICE -  We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from "potential candidates", in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate.

Please know that 31st Union and 2K never uses instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews.

If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.

Join our mission: Bring fun, inspiration and awe to our lives and to our community: https://thirtyfirstunion.com/values

31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.  This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request a reasonable accommodation.

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