Staff Software Engineer, Test & Automation (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Gamedev): Scaling quality across Teamfight Tactics (TFT), a fast-moving live game, by providing technical leadership for quality and owning test strategy and automation for critical gameplay systems. Focus on improving testability, expanding automated coverage, and partnering with feature teams to prevent defects as the game grows and changes.

Location: Must be located in Los Angeles

Salary: $192,500.00 - $269,400.00 USD

Company

hirify.global is dedicated to creating games and experiences that make it better to be a player by putting players first.

What you will do

• Own and evolve TFT’s automated testing strategy for game engine-based gameplay systems, engine integrations, and live-service features.
• Architect and maintain robust test frameworks and tooling (C++, game engine, automation framework, CI-integrated solutions).
• Partner with gameplay, engine, and online engineers to design testable systems, influencing architecture and technical decisions early.
• Identify systemic quality risks (performance, stability, data integrity, live operations) and drive cross-team mitigation plans.
• Lead investigation of high-impact or ambiguous issues, providing deep technical analysis and guiding resolution.
• Mentor and raise the bar for other QA automation engineers.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, test automation, or SDET roles, with deep hands-on technical ownership.
• Expert-level programming skills in C++ and strong proficiency in at least one additional language (e.g., Python).
• Significant experience shipping and supporting games engines (like Unreal, Unity, etc) on both PC and mobile.
• Proven track record of designing and owning test frameworks for large, complex codebases.
• Strong experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and scaling test signal without slowing iteration.
• Demonstrated ability to influence architecture and team behavior through partnership, not authority.

Nice to have

• Experience with live-service or competitive games, especially those with frequent content updates.
• Familiarity with TFT-specific systems such as combat simulation, traits, augments, item systems, or set-based content pipelines.
• Experience with performance testing, soak testing, or long-running stability validation.
• Prior experience acting as a quality owner for a major system or product area.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on work/life balance, with open paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 401k with company match.