Job Description

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn't just another remote opportunity - it's about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you're welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you're empowered to grow personally and professionally.
Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.

About the Role

We are looking for a

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

with proven

Gaming Industry

experience to join our engineering organisation. In this role, you will design and build custom automated test frameworks, develop automation across full-stack systems, and ensure the reliability and quality of gameplay features, game services, and player-facing tools.

You'll work closely with developers, designers, and product teams to maintain high-quality standards across multiple platforms, ensuring our players experience smooth, engaging, and polished gameplay at all times.
This role requires a deep understanding of game development processes and hands-on experience testing game systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain custom automated test frameworks for game systems, gameplay features, services, and full-stack components. Build automated tests for gameplay logic, UI, APIs, web tools, backend services, and engine-level features. Perform compatibility, performance, stability, and regression testing across multiple platforms and devices. Conduct build verification testing (BVT) to ensure daily build integrity and readiness. Work closely with game developers, technical designers, and product teams to ensure new features are testable and stable. Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and testing documentation. Investigate failures, debug issues, and provide clear, actionable bug reports. Integrate and maintain automated tests in CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality. Perform exploratory testing to uncover gameplay issues, edge cases, and UX inconsistencies. Proactively identify opportunities to improve QA processes, tooling, and automation coverage.

Requirements

Mandatory: Professional experience in the gaming industry (QA, SDET, Game Tester, Game Developer, or similar role). Strong background in Quality Assurance for games: functionality, compatibility, performance, UX, and regression testing. Experience working in a full-stack development environment (backend services, UI, game clients, tools). Hands-on experience building or maintaining custom automation frameworks. Proficiency in at least one programming language used for automation (e.g., Python, C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript). Experience automating tests for APIs, services, and game or engine components. Understanding of gameplay systems, player experience, and common issues in game development. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Ability to write clear documentation and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented mindset and passion for delivering high-quality gaming experiences.

Nice to Have

Experience with game engines such as Unity, Unreal, or proprietary engines. Background in game programming or tool development. Familiarity with multiplayer systems, networking logic, or online game services. Experience with performance profiling, telemetry, or diagnostic tools. Knowledge of automated testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Rest-Assured. Experience testing cross-platform titles (PC, console, mobile). Understanding of platform certification requirements (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, etc.).

Benefits

Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) u007C 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter) No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued

At Smart Working, you'll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker -- valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear your story.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.