About the role#
The Art Ops team at Epic Games builds the tools, pipelines, and AI workflows used for game development. As an SDET Intern, you will embed with our engineers and technical artists to design and build the systems that keep these tools running smoothly. This role involves everything from CI pipelines and test plans to measuring the performance of new AI models.
What you'll do#
- Write test plans for new tools and features and convert them into automated tests.
- Help design and build the test framework used by the team.
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for web apps and pipeline tools.
- Test AI tools and workflows to measure their performance when new models are released.
- Support weekly release testing and automate repeated manual checks.
- Investigate test failures, determine the cause, and share findings with the team.
- Use AI-assisted tools to run, write, and triage tests while reviewing the output.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Ability to write code in a modern OOP language like Python, C++, or C#.
- Basic understanding of software testing, including unit and integration testing.
- Familiarity with a version control system.
- A personal project repository or demo portfolio.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with senior team members.
- Interest in AI for content and code generation.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and drive projects forward.
- Experience with test frameworks like Jest, Pytest, or Playwright, CI systems like GitHub Actions, or AI evaluation tools like LangChain or DeepEval is a plus.
- Exposure to art tools such as Unreal Engine, Maya, or Houdini is highly desired.
Location & details#
- Location: Cary, North Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
- Term: Rolling start dates in 2027.
About Epic Games
Epic Games operates as an interactive entertainment company and 3D engine technology provider. It manages the game Fortnite and develops Unreal Engine for use in film, architecture, automotive, and simulation sectors. The company maintains an ecosystem for developers through the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the organization employs over 11,000 people across more than 40 global offices.
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