SDET

Epic Games • Cary, NC

2d

About The Position

As an SDET on the Release QA team, you will work with Release Management, Engineering, Certification QA, and Release QA to develop new frameworks and maintain testing infrastructure that keeps pace with the scale and speed of Live Support. The work includes client, workflow, and services automation. You will help shape how Epic delivers player experiences across its games at scale and speed.

The role involves designing and implementing automated testing frameworks and solutions for different aspects of games, solving abstract technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, mentoring junior team members, aligning automation projects with product goals, and applying C#/C++ and game-engine expertise—especially Unreal Engine—to create robust, scalable automation solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Coding and debugging skills in C# and/or C++; additional language skills are a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience as an SDET, Engine Programmer, or Gameplay Engineer working with a game engine.
• Experience building or extensively using testing frameworks.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to lead and manage team projects.
• Passion for quality and commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
• Familiarity with AI workflows, including MCPs, Skills, Agents, Plugins, and Architecture.

Nice To Haves

• Additional programming language skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and solutions for various aspects of games, including gameplay, features, and performance.
• Translate abstract challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with development, production, QA, design, and art teams on automation strategies.
• Guide and mentor junior team members.
• Align automation projects with product goals and provide strategic guidance and decision-making.
• Use C#/C++ programming skills and game-engine knowledge, especially Unreal Engine, to build robust and scalable automation solutions.
• Deliver business results through effective automation solutions.

Benefits

• Company pays 100% of medical, dental, Vision HRA, long-term disability, and life insurance premiums for employees and their dependents.
• 401(k) with competitive match.
• Mental well-being program through Modern Health, with free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.
• Company events and company-wide paid breaks.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level