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 software engineer to join our Platform department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401(k), and the chance to be part of online gaming history!

Summary

The online Platform team is looking for a Tools Software Engineer to build tools for the 38 Studios’ Platform backend infrastructure and Web services. A successful candidate will have good working knowledge of tools development, scripting environments, networking, security, and be able to work collaboratively to implement tools.

Position Responsibilities

• Collecting requirements for test, build framework, and server administration and monitoring tools.
• Evaluate and recommend available tools and frameworks.
• Design and implement build framework.
• Design and implement test framework for unit, regression, smoke, stress, and load testing.
• Support QA teams use of the test framework.
• Install and run test and development server environments.
• Build and assemble server administration and monitoring tools for PaaS.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Knowledge

• Required:
  • Python
  • Java or Scala
  • TCP, UDP, HTTP
  • SNMP / JMX
  • VMware or other virtual server environment
  • Linux
• Considered a plus:
  • C++
  • SOA / PaaS
  • JVM tuning
  • Maven
  • MySQL / SQL
  • Experience with Web services
  • Message queues, preferably AMQP
  • XMPP
  • Experience with JMeter and/or Tsung, other test frameworks
  • Twisted
  • REST
  • RightScale or similar
  • Experience with Reporting applications

Competencies

• Ability to work with and support several different customers simultaneously.
• Ability to estimate work and deliver tested and working software on time.
• Strong debugging and profiling skills, especially in distributed and multithreaded environments.

Experience

• Previous build system and test tools development experience.
• Network sniffing experience.
• Completed degree in Computer science.
• 1- 2 years of tools development experience preferred.

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.