HOW COOL WOULD IT BE IF...?

Configuration Engineer

Department: 
Requisition Number: 
JC-611-OPS
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 Configuration Engineer to join our Operations 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 Configuration Engineer you will be responsible for providing internal development support to the development team, maintaining the development servers, managing game builds, and aiding in the implementation, maintenance, and iterative improvement of game development tools.

Position Responsibilities

  • Provide first-tier support to developers working with game builds, development servers, and design tools.
  • Manage the internal build process.
  • Work with various teams to identify and implement improvements within game development tools and pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to define and achieve common goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Knowledge

  • Familiarity with automated build systems required (in depth knowledge of Hudson/Jenkins, Incredibuild/XGE, make files, MS-Dev Studio, or Django a plus).
  • Experience with Python required.
  • Experience with C# a plus.
  • Experience with C++ preferred.
  • Knowledge of UnrealEngine3 technology preferred.
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows required.
  • Familiarity with Scrum development methodology a plus.

Competencies

  • A genuine passion for playing and making great games.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to explain complex systems and concepts in concise, easy to understand language.
  • Ability to work with and support multiple systems and developers simultaneously.
  • Ability to estimate work and deliver tested results on time.
  • Solid understanding of game development and build management.

Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred.
  • 1 year related game industry experience with at least 1 shipped title is preferred (or several years experience in a related field).
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.