Full-Time

Senior QA Analyst

Posted on 11/19/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

No salary listed

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Agile
Software Testing
Requirements
  • Ability to adapt and respond to an ever changing landscape
  • 3+ years of software testing experience in a fast paced environment
  • Solid understanding of test methodologies and iterative development
  • Experience in functional and usability testing in your domain of expertise
  • Experience with cross-platform or cross-browser testing
  • Knowledge in one or more of these areas: Game Engines or 3D Software toolsets, Backend servers and APIs, Games as a Service model development, Agile/Reactive test strategies, UE4/5 game engine experience (or similar)
Responsibilities
  • Work with product owners, developers and QA management to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for upcoming features / releases
  • Build test strategies and test plans to cover multiple features in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Understand and factor planning around functional, qualitative, and performance testing efforts
  • Use a mix of manual and technical testing skills to execute a variety of testing techniques across your product to analyze the quality of said product
  • Analyze and troubleshoot reported defects and internal issues
  • Track and Report on quality data, and utilize that data to drive conversations around product quality and development health
  • Verify fixes are implemented correctly throughout the product cycle in both consumer and development environments

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games while also providing essential tools for other game developers. The company is known for hit games like "Fortnite," "Battle Breakers," and "Unreal Tournament," which are available on various platforms including iOS, Android, and PC. Epic Games not only focuses on creating engaging gaming experiences but also offers Epic Online Services, a suite of tools that helps other developers manage and scale their games with features like backend support and online multiplayer capabilities. This dual focus on game development and developer support sets Epic Games apart from its competitors. The company's goal is to enhance the gaming experience for players while empowering other developers through its technology and services, generating revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions, and licensing its Unreal Engine.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.6B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Unreal Engine supports seamless cross-platform play, meeting growing developer demand.
  • Fortnite's virtual events with artists open new revenue streams and engagement opportunities.
  • Subscription models like Battle Pass provide steady revenue and encourage player retention.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over Fortnite's in-game store could lead to financial penalties.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Apple may impact mobile distribution and revenue.
  • Unconventional marketing strategies risk alienating segments of the player base.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading tool for cross-platform game development.
  • Fortnite Creative allows user-generated content, enhancing player engagement and creativity.
  • Epic Online Services provides scalable solutions for multiplayer and backend support.

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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

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