SDET Manager
Epic Games is hiring an SDET Manager. Level rates it ; you can apply on Epic Games.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this role Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Python and TypeScript.
- Level classifies it as a lead role.
- Level lists 143 other open roles at Epic Games.
- The role was posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Lead a team of software development engineers in test building automated test frameworks for Unreal Engine, leveraging AI tools for efficiency.
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
Our SDETs are first and foremost software engineers; they act as force multipliers for quality efforts across the business by providing tools, frameworks, coaching, and education. As we continue to grow a world-class technical organization within Quality Assurance, we are looking for a SDET Manager with proven leadership and test engineering vision for our Unreal Engine team.
In this role, you will
- Lead and grow a team of SDETs building automated test coverage across Unreal Engine, as well as mentor and coach SDETS at every career stage
- Write and ship production code in the team's test frameworks, tools, and CI integrations, as well as own the team's systems end to end, including design, reliability, and maintenance
- Set the team's test roadmap, from unit and API coverage through input-driven end-to-end tests of the editor and runtime
- Extend existing frameworks, including low-level, integration, and end to end tests
- Turn manual test cases into automated coverage, as well as keep committed tests deterministic and reproducible on any machine
- Leverage Al-assisted tools to speed up tool/framework development, test authoring, failure triage, and flake analysis
- Increase visibility into test coverage and Cl health for engineering leadership, and influence the vision for the wider SDET organization at Epic
What we're looking for
- Experience leading software engineering teams, including mentorship, technical roadmaps, trade-offs, and prioritization
- A track record of writing and shipping production code while leading a team, as well as current, hands-on proficiency in C++ and at least one of C#, Python, or TypeScript
- Strong knowledge of how game engines work. Unreal Engine 5 experience is preferred
- Experience with automation frameworks and continuous integration at scale, and experience setting test strategy across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels
- Experience using AI coding tools in engineering work, and judgment about when their output can be trusted
- Ability to learn complex tech stacks quickly and extend existing investments rather than bypass them
- Clear written communication with engineers, producers, and leadership
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.
How we rate this
SDET Manager at Epic Games rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where sdet was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where test automation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where software engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where team management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Sdet, Test Automation, Software Engineering, Team Management, and C. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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