Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Next-Generation Gaming Platform

Room 8 Group is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or Automation Engineer to contribute to the quality engineering efforts for a next-generation, persistent interactive platform built upon a 1:1 procedurally generated world. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and help shape the future of interactive entertainment, focusing on both manual and automated testing to ensure a flawless player experience.

Must Have

• 3+ years of professional experience in software development or a technical QA role (ideally, in a gaming context).
• Proven experience in improving test automation frameworks or designing and implementing them from scratch.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with Unreal Engine is required.
• Excellent programming skills in both C# and C++.
• Proficiency with .NET testing frameworks such as NUnit or xUnit.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, TeamCity).
• Familiarity with test management and bug tracking software (e.g. JIRA, TestRail).
• Strong experience in version control systems: Git and Perforce.
• Demonstrable experience with API testing and automation (ideally, in a gaming context).
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a strong ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, but also autonomously.
• A strong sense of ownership and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve your skills.
• English Proficiency: Advanced level, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with the GameDriver or AltTester test automation tools or similar.
• Familiarity with the challenges of validating non-deterministic systems (like Generative AI).
• A passion for AI, a desire to work with AI/LLM systems, or an interest in data science/machine learning would be highly valued.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive financial reward
• Challenges to raise your XPs score working on the projects of the top global game dev publishers
• Private medical care, paid time off
• A culture of diversity and inclusion to unite the most outstanding talents
• Community of people who understand and share your passion for games

We are seeking an experienced SDET or Automation Engineer to contribute to the quality engineering efforts for a project of unprecedented scale and ambition: a next-generation, persistent interactive platform built upon a 1:1 procedurally generated world. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and help shape the future of interactive entertainment.

Superpowers you have:

• 3+ years of professional experience in software development or a technical QA role (ideally, in a gaming context).
• Proven experience in improving test automation frameworks or designing and implementing them from scratch.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with Unreal Engine is required.
• Excellent programming skills in both C# (for writing tests and improving the testing solution library) and C++ (for working in Unreal and the implementation on the engine side).
• Proficiency with .NET testing frameworks such as NUnit or xUnit.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, TeamCity).
• Familiarity with test management and bug tracking software (e.g. JIRA, TestRail).
• Strong experience in version control systems: Git and Perforce.
• Demonstrable experience with API testing and automation (ideally, in a gaming context).
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a strong ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, but also autonomously.
• A strong sense of ownership and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve your skills.
• English Proficiency: Advanced level, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You’re a rockstar if you have:

• Familiarity with the GameDriver or AltTester test automation tools or similar.
• Familiarity with the challenges of validating non-deterministic systems (like Generative AI).
• A passion for AI, a desire to work with AI/LLM systems, or an interest in data science/machine learning would be highly valued.

Becoming part of Room 8 Group, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure for a large-scale, persistent world.
• Create and implement automated tests for new and existing game features, APIs, and services, including those driven by AI.
• Contribute to integration of automated testing into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to provide rapid feedback to the development teams.
• Develop custom tools and utilities to improve testing efficiency, reporting, and defect analysis for a highly complex and dynamic environment.
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, Test Automation Engineers and QA analysts to identify automation opportunities and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the Test Automation Engineers on the effective use of our test automation frameworks and tools, including GameDriver.
• Champion code quality and best practices through active participation in code reviews for both game code and test automation code.
• Investigate and debug complex technical issues, and contribute to the resolution of technical challenges, particularly those related to non-deterministic systems.
• Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in game development, test automation, and quality assurance.

Join the team of inspiring game dev professionals, and get even more:

• Competitive financial reward (yes, we are fair enough);
• Challenges to raise your XPs score working on the projects of the top global game dev publishers;
• Private medical care, paid time off;
• A culture of diversity and inclusion to unite the most outstanding talents;
• Community of people who understand and share your passion for games.

Together we will bring games to the next level. Exactly with you.