QA Programmer
QA Programmer
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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
You will join the Save the World team in support of Fortnite. QA Programmers of all levels own the tactical planning and execution of testing against all highly technical systems across Epic Games products. You will create test plans perform white box testing create scripts automated tests and any other test materials needed to verify data to test the inner workings of programmingdriven systems. The QAE is versed in various types of testing techniques and can speak to which techniques are best used for specific types of testing. In practice they will split their time between creating test plans performing deep white box testing in support of programming initiatives analyzing processes for scriptable improvements and adding to our automation test suites. You will also perform regular reviews of manual tests for automation candidates and will work with manual testers and analysts to uncover areas of improvement through scriptable solutions.
In this role you will
- Work with product stakeholders to define acceptance criteria identify risks and plan testing coverage for upcoming features/releases
- Contribute to existing automated testing frameworks debug issues across different hardware and clients
- Build baselevel test plans based on technical requirements to cover multiple features in a dynamic and fastpaced environment
- Generate analysis of outstanding defect load and recommend new areas of testing and areas to prioritize for fixes
- Analyze report and track game client performance data. Use that data to drive conversations around product quality
- Proactively manage incoming defects and work autonomously on highestvalue tasks be it test writing or test execution
- Monitor test automation and build failures triaging and escalating statuses to stakeholders
What were looking for
- 2 years experience in Quality Assurance and/or testing
- 3 months experience programming with C Java C# and/or automation using Python or similar technologies
- Ability to confidently collaborate with senior members on technical topics and features
- Ability to assess scope and requirements and help drive project timeline/milestones/plans
- Software or games testing experience in a fastpaced environment
- Technical understanding of web mobile or game technologies including automation functional qualitative and performance against consistently iterative development
EPIC JOB EPIC BENEFITS EPIC LIFE
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.
This role is open to multiple locations in North America (excluding CA NY & WA).
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
