Test Automation Engineer

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join to our team to work closely with our Online Services department. Our ideal candidate is passionate about games, hungry for new challenges, and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA. 

WHAT WE DO

• We create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises.  
• We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, player stats, leaderboards, and more.  
• We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of Rockstar’s Online Services community and website.  
• We create innovative in-game experiences, including user-generated content.  
• We build services and tools that support our consumer-facing experiences and our internal business needs.  
• We create companion apps for our games, including second screen experiences on mobile, tablet, and the web.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop automation solutions (tools, frameworks, pipelines, tests) to support continuous testing and delivery.  
• Establish quality goals and metrics to drive continuous improvement.  
• Analyze metrics, logs, test data and results to identify patterns, resolve issues, identify and escalate risks.  
• Develop solutions to improve engineering productivity whilst maintaining quality standards.  
• Collaborate with engineers to build and maintain our CI/CD tooling and infrastructure.  
• Provide constructive feedback on new code to improve quality and ensure testability.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in computer science (or equivalent experience).  
• 3+ years of experience as a SDET, Software Engineer, or similar.  

SKILLS

• Proficient in C#.  
• Proficient in JavaScript/Typescript, preferably React or similar. 
• Experience building automated test frameworks for unit/integration/end-to-end testing.  
• Experience writing automated tests for web applications and services. 
• Experience with automated build tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or equivalent.  
• Experience with source control, preferably Perforce and Git.  
• Knowledge of non-functional testing such as accessibility, security, and performance testing.  
• Versatile communication skills as a core member of an internationally based team.  

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. 

• Experience with build tools such as msbuild, webpack or similar.  
• Experience with package management such as nuget, npm, or similar.  
• Experience with containerization technology (preferably Docker).  
• Experience with security testing.  
• Experience with performance and load testing. 
• Experience with C++ and GoogleTest. 
• Experience with batch, Python or PowerShell scripting.  
• Knowledge of Rockstar Games titles, and a passion for playing video games. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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The pay range for this position in San Diego at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

*San Diego Base Pay Range

$77,400—$114,800 USD