Senior QA Engineer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior QA Engineer (Unreal Engine/GameDev): Building and scaling technical quality solutions and automation frameworks across multiple projects with an accent on testing infrastructure and shared development services. Focus on designing reusable gameplay modules, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining high engineering standards for high-profile RPG titles.

Location: Onsite in Boston, MA, USA

Salary: $99,000 - $163,400 USD annually

Company

A world-renowned studio focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs that resonate with gamers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and extend automated test frameworks and infrastructure for Unreal Engine systems and reusable gameplay modules.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Tech Art, and DevOps to deploy shared tooling and testing environments across projects.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues within CI/CD pipelines, build infrastructure, and automation integrations.
• Perform code reviews to ensure high engineering standards across QA automation codebases.
• Mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers, encouraging technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Support the migration and validation of shared automation solutions between different development environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in QA Engineering or test automation, preferably within the gaming industry.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and extensive experience working within Unreal Engine environments.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and testing solutions.
• Experience working with CI/CD systems and automation pipelines.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Boston, MA.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping an Unreal Engine-based game for Xbox or PlayStation consoles.
• Knowledge of containerization and cloud technologies such as Docker, AWS, or GCP.
• Scripting skills in Python, TypeScript, or C#.
• Experience with performance profiling, debugging, or validation tooling within Unreal Engine.
• Experience with asset processing pipelines or proprietary game engine tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive company-paid medical, dental, vision, and mental healthcare.
• Generous paid leave: 26 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
• 401K with employer matching and a $100 monthly Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• Support for parents via the RED Parents Network and specialized menstrual leave.
• Flexible working hours in a dog-friendly, international office environment with no dress code.