SDET
Epic Games· Video Games· Oct 21, 2026 · 6d ago
Bellevue,Washington,United States · Cary,North Carolina,United States
In office
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. QUALITY ASSURANCE
What We Do
The Quality Assurance team owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of all products and functions across Epic. Our team works closely with developers and production to ensure the best possible user experience for our community and customers.
What You'll Do
As a SDET on the Release QA team, you will work closely with our Release Management, Engineering, Certification QA and Release QA teams to ensure that we are building new frameworks and maintaining our testing infrastructure to keep pace with the growing scale and pace of Live Support. This includes but is not limited to, client automation, workflow automation and services automation. This role will help define what good looks like as we seek to change how we bring amazing player experiences to our games at scale and speed.
In this role, you will
Develop and Design: Drive the development and implementation of automated testing frameworks and solutions within your space for various aspects of our game, ensuring high-quality gameplay, features, and performance
Problem-solve: Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, translating abstract challenges into clear and actionable solutions
Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, production, QA, design, and art, to develop efficient and effective Automation strategies
Mentor: Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
Strategize: Align your team's automation projects with overarching product goals, providing strategic guidance and decision-making
Technical expertise: Leverage your strong C#/C++ programming skills and deep understanding of game engines (especially Unreal Engine) to build robust and scalable Automation solutions
Results-oriented: Deliver tangible business results through your innovative and effective automation solutions
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Experienced coding and debugging skills in C#/C++, additional language skills a plus
Minimum 2+ years of experience as an SDET, Engine Programmer, or Gameplay Engineer working with a game engine
Must have 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, as well as a passion for quality and a commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences
Familiarity with Al workflows including but not limited to MCP's, Skills, Agents, Plugins and Architecture
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 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. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical. ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here .
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here .
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