Senior QA Test Automation Engineer (all genders)

We are looking for a Senior QA Test Automation Engineer to start and scale our test automation efforts across our Unity-based mobile games for iOS and Android. In this high-impact role, you will help to shape and drive the automation strategy, architect scalable and maintainable frameworks, and integrate automated testing into our CI/CD pipelines to protect release stability and accelerate delivery. You will work closely with Games QA, Game Developers, and SDK/Engine teams to establish automation as a core pillar of our quality strategy. While automation will be your primary focus, we value a pragmatic mindset. You should also be comfortable stepping into manual testing when needed to support releases or investigate complex issues. JOB REQUIREMENTS - 5+ years of experience in QA automation, including senior-level ownership - Experience with backend/API automation testing (e.g., REST, Swagger/OpenAPI-based validation) - Strong hands-on experience with Unity and C# - TypeScript / JavaScript or Python (for tooling & CI scripts) - Experience testing mobile game applications on iOS and Android - Proven experience designing and scaling automation frameworks - Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD environments - Strong debugging and analytical skills - Ability to balance strategic ownership with hands-on implementation - Willingness to contribute to manual testing when required - Strong collaboration and communication skills - Experience with AltTester (in-game UI & gameplay automation) and Maestro (mobile E2E/UI automation) or alternatives JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the automation strategy for Unity mobile games - Design and develop scalable automation frameworks and tooling - Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to gate merges and protect the main branch - Build and maintain automated regression coverage for core gameplay flows, SDK integrations, and backend interactions - Establish automation standards and best practices - Collaborate closely with Game Developers to improve testability and quality-by-design - Support manual testing efforts when needed to ensure release quality JOB BENEFITS - Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office-goers - Mental Health Support: Free personal coaching through our partner nilo.health http://nilo.health to support our team members to live fulfilled lives at home and at work - Training & Development: A competitive personal development budget of up to 2000€/year for training, conferences, workshops, etc. - Germany-Based Benefits: 25 vacation days, free Wellhub https://wellhub.com/de-de/ gold subscription, free monthly Deutschland-Ticket, and a monthly €50 tax-free internet contribution - State-of-the-Art Equipment: Doesn’t matter if you are a MacBook or Windows user; we will provide you with the technical gear you need to succeed - A Relocation Package: Includes visa support for those who need it - Engaging and Diverse Work Environment: Join a diverse team, with over 30 nationalities working from over 25 different locations - Munich Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free lunch on a daily basis, and dog-friendly environment Benefits may vary depending on location and contract type. Do not hesitate to ask us about more details on our benefits offer.