Automation Engineer

Established in 2002, CI Games has carved its niche in the global gaming scene as an independent video game developer and publisher. Over two decades, the company has built a reputation for acclaimed titles like the Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises. Its third-party publishing arm, United Label, champions ambitious, meticulously crafted games such as Röki, Eldest Souls, and the Tales of Iron franchise. Embracing the future of work, CI Games has operated with fully remote teams since 2020, with most employees based throughout Europe.

Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As we embark on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2025-2028, we're seeking a talented and dedicated Automation Engineer to help us create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide.

A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automated Test Scripts: Design, develop, and maintain scalable test scripts for game environments.
• Framework Development: Contribute to and improve the test automation framework for scalability and adaptability.
• Test Results Analysis: Review automated test results with QA and Programming teams to identify issues, providing actionable insights.
• Test Strategy Collaboration: Work with teams to define and implement effective test strategies for game features and quality.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and quick feedback.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for automation processes and troubleshooting.
• Test Optimization: Evaluate and improve test coverage and execution efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Gameplay Automation Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as an Automation Engineer in the gaming industry, focusing on automating game testing.
• Unreal Engine 5 Knowledge: Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and automation tools like Gauntlett for game testing.
• Programming Skills: Proficient in C++ for building automation tools and frameworks.
• CI/CD Experience: Familiar with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and integrating tests into these pipelines.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong troubleshooting abilities for test failures.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work closely with teams to align tests with game development goals.
• Attention to Detail: Focus on comprehensive test coverage, including edge cases affecting game performance.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Soulslike games
• Experience working fully remote

What we offer:

• Attractive remuneration and annual discretionary bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET), allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.
• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.
• Company events and wrap-up parties, access to all games released by CI Games and company merchandise.
• A chance to be part of something ground-breaking as we shape the future of gaming.

Recruitment Process:

• Once our Talent Acquisition team receives your application, together with the hiring team, we will review your CV, portfolio and the answers you provided in the application form and if all the boxes are ticked, we're moving to the next stage.
• Initial call with Talent Acquisition Specialist - During this call you'll learn about the company and we learn about you. We'll talk about your experience & expectations with working in a fully remote environment and we'll talk about your expertise. We'll finish this call with some admin questions. There will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions as well.
• After the initial call, usually 1 or 2 interviews with the hiring team follows. These interviews will be a bit more technical and will go deeper into your experience, skills & knowledge. As you would have signed an NDA by now, you'll also learn a bit more about the project you would work on. During these interviews we'll also focus on finding out whether you're a good fit for our company culture and that we share the same values.
• We may or may not ask you to do the test - this is decided on an individual basis and you will receive instructions with the test.
• If everything goes well, the last step in the recruitment process is the offer presentation call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and your future line manager to discuss the offer and next steps to get you successfully on board.