Full-Time

Test Lead

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Mid

Morrisville, NC, USA

Employees must be within commutable distance to the Cary office for in-person meetings and events.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Management
JIRA
Requirements
  • 3 years or more of QA Testing experience within a structured team
  • Experience working on one or more shipped game titles preferred
  • 1 year or more of leadership experience including: at least 3 months of management experience
  • Experience planning and scheduling testing alongside development milestones
  • Experience working collaboratively across multiple different teams in different time zones
  • Technical software or troubleshooting skills (degree in Computer Science or equivalent, self-taught, or relevant experience)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with bug tracking systems such as Jira. This includes logging bugs, tracking active issues, following up on completed tasks, and reporting on issues and project status
  • Employees will be required to be within commutable distance to the assigned office or studio to be available for in-person meetings and events as needed
Responsibilities
  • Understand current and proposed future changes for Fortnite Battle Royale’s Gameplay features deeply enough to assess QA needs
  • Input, review, and update test cases for the Fortnite Battle Royale Gameplay QA team
  • Hire, train, and review testers effectiveness for Battle Royale and related QA teams
  • Supervise day to day tasking of testers to ensure the highest priority testing tasks are done
  • Evaluate and prioritize incoming test requests against product roadmap and quality objectives on a daily basis
  • Collaborate with both internal and external testing teams to balance workloads, ensuring highest priority tasks are allocated appropriately
  • Track and report on defect rates of test cycles and escalate major concerns to stakeholders in QA and beyond appropriately

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' continuous innovation, such as the introduction of new game modes like 'Fortnite Reload,' keeps the gaming experience fresh and engaging for users.
  • Strategic partnerships, like the one with AWS for the Women Creators Program, highlight Epic Games' commitment to diversity and industry leadership.
  • The company's multifaceted revenue streams, including game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing fees from Unreal Engine, provide financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal battle with Apple could hinder Epic Games' expansion plans and create financial and operational uncertainties.
  • The highly competitive gaming market requires constant innovation and successful new releases, which can be challenging to sustain.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games leverages its highly popular titles like 'Fortnite' to create a strong brand presence and loyal user base, unlike many competitors who struggle to maintain consistent hits.
  • The Unreal Engine, a powerful and widely-used game development tool, sets Epic Games apart by providing a robust platform for other developers, creating an ecosystem that extends beyond their own games.
  • Epic Online Services offers comprehensive backend support and multiplayer capabilities, making it easier for developers to scale their games, a service not commonly provided by other game developers.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 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 and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical