Lead Automation Engineer
Lead Automation Engineer
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Job Description
WHAT MAKES US EPIC
At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building awardwinning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ENGINEERING UNREAL ENGINE
What We Do
Unrealpowered projects have been on the bleeding edge of realtime entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What Youll Do
Were a core group of talented engineers who specialize in creating developer and QA productivity solutions that drive Epicwide impact. Our tools and technologies have significantly improved the speed and efficiency of launching operating and scaling highquality AAA games. You will lead a team of engineers focusing on the development of content pipeline tools and automated test solutions for Unreal Engine with an emphasis on Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) principles. If you are passionate about utilizing automation to improve quality performance test coverage and developer efficiency then wed love to talk with you!
In this role you will
- Lead a team of tools & automation engineers focusing on automated test solutions and Unreal Engine workflow optimization
- Provide coaching/mentorship as needed to other engineers fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Leverage your strong C#/C programming skills and deep understanding of game engines (preferably Unreal Engine) to build robust and scalable automation solutions with impact across Epic; troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to tools and automation
- Build partnerships with internal customers and stakeholders across Epic to identify pain points and develop innovative effective automation solutions that yield tangible business results
- Own efforts to optimize existing automated test suites ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient test ; optimize Developer and QA workflows reducing manual effort and increasing productivity
- Design develop and maintain test tools and automation frameworks for our internal suite of developer tools. Develop assess and improve performance tests for various workflows including editor and runtime performance
- Enable developers testers and analysts to author automation test scripts implement automation best practices and help lay the foundation of scalable automated test solutions
What were looking for
- Proven experience leading and mentoring an engineering team in the games or content creation industry
- Proven experience architecting novel solutions for development and QA when solutions do not exist within the space
- Proven experience owning design implementation deployment and maintenance of automated tests and frameworks. Experience with performance testing frameworks is a plus
- Good knowledge of how game engines work; experience with either Unreal Engine/Unity or a custom internal game engine
- Experience with polyglot development working between fullstack systems; deep understanding and practical application of C and C# programming languages
- Strong understanding of one or more highlevel scripting languages like Python JavaScript or TypeScript
- Strong debugging skills in a game enginebased development environment
- A track record of consistently delivering effective tools and Automation solutions in game development environments
- Exceptional problemsolving skills translating abstract challenges into clear and actionable solutions
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience
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 wellbeing program through Modern Health which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and companywide 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 spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4500 employees globally. For over 25 years weve been making awardwinning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epics awardwinning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build highfidelity 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 worldclass 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
