Full-Time

QA Analyst

Posted on 12/20/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Junior, Mid

Montreal, QC, Canada

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Agile
Software Testing
Requirements
  • 2+ years of software testing experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid understanding of test methodologies and iterative development
  • Technical understanding of web, mobile, XR, or game technologies
  • 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 Designers, Programmers, Producers, and QA management to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for upcoming features/releases
  • Coordinate test efforts between geographically distributed teams, vendors, and agencies to deliver the highest quality product
  • Build test plans to cover multiple features in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Understand and factor planning around functional, qualitative, and performance testing efforts
  • Using 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

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage online multiplayer features and backend support. Unlike its 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 and support.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Unreal Engine supports VR and AR, meeting growing demand for immersive experiences.
  • Fortnite's user-generated content trend boosts engagement and community growth.
  • Epic Games' free Unreal Fellowship course enhances developer skills and ecosystem.

What critics are saying

  • FTC settlement over 'dark patterns' may damage Epic Games' reputation.
  • Legal battles with Google could lead to costly operational changes.
  • Heavy reliance on Fortnite updates may strain development resources and staff.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading tool for cross-platform game development.
  • Fortnite Creative empowers users to create and share custom game experiences.
  • Epic Online Services provide essential backend support for 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