Senior QA Engineer, Rendering

Epic Games - Cary, NC

Full-time - Senior

Cary, NC

1,001-5,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior QA Engineer, Rendering at Epic Games is responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of Unreal Engine Tools through comprehensive testing processes. This role involves collaborating with product owners, developers, and QA management to enhance QA coverage and drive testing techniques throughout the development cycle. The position requires a strong technical background and the ability to work autonomously within a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated test cases within a framework and assist in debugging issues for peers.
• Responsible for feature level test planning and test execution of individual features, conducting whitebox functional testing and technical testing including performance tests.
• Generate analysis of outstanding defect load and recommend new areas of testing and prioritize fixes.
• Proactively manage incoming defects and work autonomously on high-value tasks, including test writing and execution.
• Work with product owners, developers, and QA management to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for upcoming features/releases.
• Examine technical gaps and automation initiatives between geographically distributed teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Use a mix of manual and technical testing skills to execute various testing techniques and analyze product quality.
• Report and track data quality to drive conversations around product quality and development health.

Requirements

• 4+ years experience programming with C++, Java, or C# required.
• Strong C++ skills are essential for the role.
• Familiarity with HLSL and modern Graphics APIs (DirectX12, Vulkan, Metal, etc.).
• Experience with game engines and tools such as Visual Studio, Perforce, Nvidia Nsight, Intel VTune, AMD Razor, and PIX.
• Ability to collaborate confidently with senior members on technical topics and features.
• Strong background in reporting and tracking for data quality.
• Software or games testing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with Computer Graphics or Rendering for games or entertainment.
• Technical understanding of game engine or entertainment technologies, including automation, functional, qualitative, and performance testing.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Robust mental well-being program providing free therapy and coaching.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.
• Company-wide paid breaks and employee celebration events.