Sdet

Epic Games • Cary, NC

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About The Position

The SDET will join Epic Games’ Release QA team and work closely with Release Management, Engineering, Certification QA, and Release QA to develop new frameworks and maintain testing infrastructure as the scale and pace of Live Support grow. The work includes client, workflow, and services automation, and will help shape how Epic delivers player experiences at scale and speed.

The role focuses on building and implementing automated testing frameworks and solutions for game quality, gameplay, features, and performance. It also involves translating abstract challenges into actionable solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior team members, aligning automation projects with product goals, and delivering business results through scalable automation. Candidates should bring strong C#/C++ skills and game-engine knowledge, especially Unreal Engine.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Coding and debugging skills in C# and/or C++; additional programming 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.
• Proven 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 game quality, gameplay, features, and performance.
• Translate abstract challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with development, production, QA, design, and art teams to develop automation strategies.
• Guide and mentor junior team members.
• Align automation projects with product goals and provide strategic guidance and decision-making.
• Build robust and scalable automation solutions using C#/C++ and game-engine expertise.
• Work with Release Management, Engineering, Certification QA, and Release QA to develop frameworks and maintain testing infrastructure.
• Support client, workflow, and services automation.

Benefits

• Company pays 100% of premiums for employees and dependents for medical, dental, vision HRA, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with competitive match.
• Mental well-being program through Modern Health, including 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