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.
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 DoAs 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
- 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
This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including WA).
Pay Transparency InformationThe expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience as an SDET, engine programmer, or gameplay engineer working with a game engine
- Strong coding and debugging skills in C# and/or C++
- Experience building or extensively using testing frameworks
- Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
- Ability to lead and manage team projects
- Passion for quality and commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences
- Familiarity with AI workflows, including MCPs, skills, agents, plugins, and architecture
- Additional programming language skills
Epic Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive—often free—and includes medical, dental, vision, and access to therapy sessions. Feedback suggests these offerings are a standout element of the overall package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options and sizable bonuses are highlighted as meaningful parts of total compensation, with some describing pay as unmatched. Feedback suggests equity and incentives materially enhance perceived compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous time off, paid holidays, and sabbaticals are referenced alongside improvements in work-life balance. Feedback suggests paid leave breadth helps offset demanding periods.
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What We Do
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 million accounts with over 5 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.
