Pursue a career at the intersection of deep technical expertise and creative enablement as a Senior Automation Engineer for Game Engines. This critical role is dedicated to building the robust, automated systems that empower game development teams to innovate faster and with greater confidence. Professionals in these jobs are the architects of efficiency and quality, focusing on the core technology that underpins modern video games. They work within engine teams to ensure that the foundational software—the game engine—is not only powerful and stable but also reliably tested through sophisticated automation frameworks. Typically, a Senior Automation Engineer in this domain is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive automated test systems. These systems span multiple platforms, including desktop, iOS, and Android, ensuring that engine features perform flawlessly everywhere. A core part of the role involves identifying manual processes and bottlenecks within the engine workflow and transforming them into automated, scalable solutions. This includes everything from unit and integration tests to performance profiling, stability monitoring, and build verification processes. By creating a strong safety net of automation, they enable other engineers to integrate code more frequently and safely, accelerating the entire development lifecycle. Common responsibilities for these positions include collaborating closely with central technology groups, quality assurance teams, and game project developers to understand testing needs and evolve automation strategies. They are often tasked with maintaining and improving large, existing codebases within the engine, requiring a knack for navigating complex, multi-threaded systems. Their work directly contributes to the observability of the engine's performance, providing critical data and dashboards that track health and regressions. The typical skill set required for Senior Automation Engineer, Game Engine jobs is both deep and broad. Proficiency in C++ is almost universally essential, given its prevalence in engine development. A solid background in software testing principles, mocking, and test-driven development is crucial. Experience with in-house or commercial game engine architecture provides the necessary context for creating meaningful automation. Familiarity with native mobile platform development (iOS/Android) is highly valuable, as is an understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure. Beyond technical prowess, successful candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, and a proactive, collaborative mindset focused on enabling the entire team's success. For those passionate about building the tools that build games, these roles offer a challenging and impactful career path.
