Full-Time

SDET Manager

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Unity
Requirements
  • 6+ year of test engineering and automation frameworks
  • Excellent leadership skills, including mentorship, planning technical roadmaps, making trade-offs, and prioritization
  • Good knowledge of how game engines work; Experience with either UE4/Unity or a custom internal game engine
  • Ability to architect solutions for development and QA when solutions do not exist within the space required
  • Experience developing systems and tools that enhance the experience or capabilities of internal partner teams
  • Experience with automation frameworks and continuous integration systems
  • Ability to quickly understand complex tech stacks and find solutions that complement/extend rather than bypass existing investments
  • Experience with developing unit testing and integration testing strategies, Test Driven Development, Behaviour Driven Development
  • Experience with Polyglot development, working between full-stack systems, examples could be something like a Game Engine and an Online Service team, a full stack web application (service and frontend)
  • Games industry experience is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Develop automation frameworks from the ground up, making decisions on what and where to prioritize, while developing team structures necessary to expand your efforts
  • Collaborate with QA and Development teams to craft automation processes that are robust, reliable, easy to use, and increase visibility into automated efforts and test augmentation
  • Build relationships and partnerships with internal customers and stakeholders across the company
  • Run teams that impact multiple projects across the Fortnite Ecosystem space
  • Mentor, coach, and develop a team of SDETs at various career stages
  • Maintain excellent technical practices e.g. refactoring, minimizing technical debt, and unit testing, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Develop tools to assist in tester augmentation, backward compatibility, and performance stability

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

N/A

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