HOW COOL WOULD IT BE IF...?

Build Engineer

Department: 
Engineering
Requisition Number: 
BE-E-MM-6-11
Location: 
Providence, RI

Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a Build Engineer to join our Engineering department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401k, and the chance to be part of online gaming history!
 
Summary
 
As a Build Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, documenting and maintaining automated continuous integration build processes used by the MMORPG and platform development teams. You will also be responsible for working closely with game and platform engineers to ensure that stable, well-tested builds can be delivered to the development team in a timely manner and on a consistent basis. The successful candidate will combine their technical expertise, communication and organization skills and creative problem solving to deliver consistent, technically sound builds of all technologies used by the game development and platform teams.
 
Position Responsibilities

  • Work closely with engineers, QA and producers to build, improve and maintain a suite of technologies for automating the building, testing and publishing of game, tools and platform software used in the development of an MMORPG.
  • Work closely with engineers and QA to define and improve workflows within build tools.
  • Analyze build performance and correctness to find, recommend and implement improvements.

 
Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements
 
Knowledge:

  • Excellent working knowledge of Python is required.
  • Familiarity with revision control systems such as Perforce is required.
  • Working knowledge of Linux (CentOS or Ubuntu) is very helpful.
  • Familiarity with distributed build systems such as Incredibuild XGE is a big plus.
  • Familiarity with Maven and Ruby is a big plus.
  • Familiarity with C# is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the Python Twisted networking library is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Hudson/Jenkins continuous integration software is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the Django web framework is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Debian packaging and Windows installer is helpful.
  • Familiarity with XML is a plus.
  • Familiarity with MySQL is a plus.

Competencies:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially while working closely with non-technical teammates.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Excellent problem solving and process debugging skills are essential.

 
Experience:

  • 2+ years experience as a software build engineer building tools is required.
  • Experience with build systems for large software projects is a big plus.
  • Game development experience, especially using the Unreal engine or MMOs is beneficial, but not required.
  • Experience playing MMOs is helpful.
  • Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and practices is a plus.
  • Experience with Agile/SCRUM development methodologies is a plus.
  • Experience working with cross-discipline teams, including non-technical customers and QA professionals is helpful.

 
38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is creating an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company is a fun, energetic place to work where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolios using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire throughjobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is creating an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Headquartered in Providence,Rhode Island, the company is a fun, energetic place to work where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolios using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.