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SDET

Location: Irvine, CA

Duration: 12+ month contract

Interview: 1 phone and 1 in person

Need Locals

Need GC and USC

Top 3:

2+ years as a SDET

Created an Automated test tool from scratch or worked on an Automated test tool that was created from scratch

Experience with Python scripting

Gaming experience is a nice to have

Our studio is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test with talent and expertise in services and network testing, building tools/automation, and performing white box testing. The ideal candidate is a natural problem solver with a passion for gaming, enjoys working with artists and game designers, enjoys finishing projects, and obsesses about the quality of the game constantly. You will have the freedom to explore your own ideas and the reward of seeing your contributions benefit our customers worldwide.

The Role:

Define and create the automated test framework and toolset across multiple studios for PC game titles.

Provide expert feedback to development teams to ensure testability and mitigate risk.

Identify, investigate, and propose test solutions for game services and technical features.

Be a champion for the user: Insist on the highest standards and help create functional and engaging features that delight customers.

Help drive the architecture and technology choices that enable a world-class user experience.

Join us, and you’ll have the power of Twitch, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Lumberyard, and the entire Amazon ecosystem to shape the future of games.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience.

2+ yrs in an SDET role.

Experience in devising and executing test solutions for game services and technical features, especially with regards to load, performance, reliability, scalability, and security.

Experience working with, customizing, and extending test automation frameworks.

Talent and expertise in white box testing.

Knowledge of test methodology and tools, software testing standards, methods and conventions, build systems, and the product development cycle.

Strong organizational and problem solving skills with great attention to detail, critical thinking, solid communication, with the ability to track multiple test executions simultaneously and report results.

Preferred Qualifications

Game development experience demonstrable across 1-2 product lifecycles.

Experience creating and expanding powerful automated testing tools and frameworks.

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.

Experience working on large scale, commercial online game services.

Experience with large scale services, distributed systems, cloud computing, and databases.

Experience working in an Agile and Test Driven Development environment.

Experience with sampling and instrumented performance profiling tools.

If you are interested please share your resume to preethib@usmsystems(dot)com or can directly call me on 703 468 0398