Senior Build Engineer

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

ABOUT FIREWALK STUDIOS

Firewalk Studios is dedicated to creating unforgettable multiplayer experiences that capture the joy of playing together. We believe in the power of multiplayer and want to delight players with worlds that spark imagination and forge connection through immersive gameplay, artistry, and heartfelt characters. We are currently working on an original multiplayer game as part of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Creating worlds that ignite imagination and connection takes a collaborative team. Firewalk is building a world-class, next-generation game studio with a focus on a more sustainable approach to game development. For us, setting a high-quality bar, creating something extraordinary, and treating each other with trust and respect go hand-in-hand.

THE ROLE

Firewalk Studios is looking for a Build Engineer who is interested in applying their skills to help bring exceptional entertainment to millions of players. As our Build Engineer, you would help build and maintain our build infrastructure for regular releases of our game. This individual will also help expand our build capabilities as our game evolves and grows.

WHO YOU ARE
• Care deeply about creating and fostering healthy and strong teams.
• Understand the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in the workplace.
• Able to move between long-range thinking and day to day issues.
• You take interest learning the needs of multi-disciplinary teams and help improve the toolchain and iteration times.
• You find time to play video games & empathize deeply with our players, because you are a gamer at heart.
• You approach problems with analytical/data driven mindset and believe in incremental development.

WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE
• Co-own the build pipeline infrastructure and support incremental improvements/changes requested by the development teams.
• Collaborate with the studio engineering leadership and central teams to develop a sustainable, scalable strategy and roadmaps.
• Work closely with the DevOps, LiveOps and Release management team to support the multiple perforce branches, development and integration workflows and automation.
• Help investigate daily build related issues, perform necessary updates/maintenance.
• Develop build health and usage analytics dashboards and share them with the team.
• Recommend continual optimizations to the build pipeline based on the phase of project.

QUALIFICATIONS
• 2+ years of experience working as a Build or Automation Engineer.
• 2+ years of experience with Unreal Engine and its Build Pipeline/Automation toolset.
• Experience in C++, C#, common scripting languages (Python, Groovy etc.), bug tracking software like JIRA.
• Experience working with Perforce (branches/streams) preferred or equivalent source control software platforms.
• Familiarity with branch management strategies, common scripting languages (Python, Groovy etc.)
• Familiarity with data analytics platforms such as Datadog, Looker or equivalent.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Firewalk we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$126,800 - $190,200 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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