Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

2 Months ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Epic Games, you'll be a QA expert and developer focusing on building testing tools, automation frameworks, and collaborating to identify areas for automation. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining test tools and frameworks; planning and implementing complex system-level test scenarios; enabling developers and testers to author automated tests; tracking performance metrics; optimizing product verification and release processes; and collaborating with engineers and QA across teams. You'll work with backend services, databases (e.g., Mongo, SQL), orchestration tools (e.g., Jenkins), and cloud infrastructure (AWS is a plus). Experience with Java is required, and proficiency in Python, Typescript, is a plus. The role demands expertise in end-to-end, functional, and unit testing, along with experience in version control (e.g., Git).
Must have:
  • Proven experience in automated testing and frameworks
  • Java experience required
  • Knowledge of microservices
  • Experience with end-to-end, functional, and unit tests
  • Collaboration skills & version control experience
Good to have:
  • Python, Typescript proficiency
  • Database experience (Mongo, SQL, Dynamo, Spark)
  • Experience with orchestration tools (Jenkins, GHA)
  • Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS)
  • Polyglot development experience
  • Games industry experience
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-term disability, life insurance, 401k match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

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

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you are a QA expert and developer who thrives and excels at delivering results at scale. Your primary role will be building testing tools and automation frameworks and collaborating to identify areas suitable for automated testing. You will develop test framework features to enable developers and testers to author automated tests. We seek teammates who are passionate about upstream technical testing while developing tools, automation, and capacity engineering to raise the quality bar while advancing your technical capabilities and knowledge.

In this role, you will

  • Work on a team that aims to grow test automation and scale services and tooling to meet the needs of Epic’s portfolio
  • Design, develop, and maintain test tools and automation frameworks. This includes building backend services to facilitate testing needs
  • Plan, design, and implement complex system-level test scenarios
  • Enable developers, testers, and analysts to author automation test scripts, implement automation best practices, and help lay the foundation of scalable, automated test solutions
  • Track performance metrics testing patterns, optimize product verification and release processes, collaborate with Engineers, QA, and other SDETs across teams and projects
  • Build relationships and partnerships with internal customers and stakeholders across Epic

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in the design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of automated tests and frameworks
  • Experience with Java required; proficiency with Python, Typescript, and other languages a big plus
  • Good knowledge of how micro-services work and operate in the eco-system of an application
  • Experience with end-to-end, functional, and unit tests
  • Experience working collaboratively with team members on a common codebase using version control tools (e.g., Perforce, Git)
  • Experience with databases (Mongo, SQL, Dynamo, Spark), backend services, and integrations is a huge plus
  • Knowledge or experience with building and testing orchestration tools (e.g., Jenkins, GHA)
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure. (AWS is a plus)
  • Experience with Polyglot development, working between full-stack systems. I.e., a full-stack web application (service and frontend)
  • Games industry experience is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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About The Company

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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