Senior QA Engineer, Audio
Senior QA Engineer, Audio
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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.
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 Youll Do
As a member of our team the Senior QA Programmer will own the test planning automation efforts risk management and quality evaluation of core areas within our Unreal Engine Audio team. This individual is responsible for regular communication and coordination with the development team and QA staff as well as identifying and implementing automation initiatives and process improvements.
In this role you will
- Coordinate automated functional qualitative and performance testing efforts; preferably using a mix of manual and whitebox testing techniques to analyze quality across the UE Audio feature sets
- Contribute automated test cases or tools within the Unreal Engine framework; perform and own the process for automation code reviews with developers and other QA team members
- Drive conversations with product owners developers and QA management to identify requirements anticipate risks and plan testing coverage for existing and upcoming UE Audio features; build test strategies and test plans to cover the features in a dynamic and fastpaced environment
- Report and track qualitycentric metrics to upper management and use that data to drive conversations around quality and development health
- Execute selfguided coordination of analyses and testing with other internal game development QA teams such as the Fortnite team
What were looking for
- 1 years of experience creating automated test cases and and/or creating testing tools preferably in C Python and Unreal Engine Blueprints
- 2 years of experience creating/generating Audiothis can be via a game engine working with Audio software and/or working in a technical audio field
- 3 years of software testing experience in a fastpaced environment with the ability to prioritize and work independently as well as in a team environment
- Technical understanding of game engines such as Unreal Engine Unity or similar development engines
- Programming or scripting skills such as C/C#/Python/Javascript and experience running designing and maintaining automated tests
- Experience working on Audio development features and systemssuch as knowledge of DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations); scripting audio functionality in C Python or audio domainspecific languages or environments such as Max SuperCollider PureData FAUST ChucK etc.
- Problem solving experience especially in technical environments utilizing debugging tools and IDEs (Visual Studio XCode etc.) to investigate and report on results
- Solid understanding of test methodologies including automation functional qualitative and performance against consistently iterative development
- Experience creating test plans in accordance to design requirements/expectations
- Experience using a variety of operating systems and gaming platforms such as PC Mac Mobile and Consoles
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical dental vision critical illness telemedicine Life and AD&D long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program) we also offer a robust mental wellbeing program through Modern Health which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
