Software Engineer - Builds and Systems

Cold Iron Studios; Canada; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support DevOps and client-side game development. This fully remote role involves managing build infrastructures and contributing to game clients. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience, C++ proficiency, and background in game engines like Unreal. The position offers a salary between $110,000 and $140,000 along with exceptional benefits including unlimited PTO and medical insurance.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k matched immediately

Flex Spending Accounts

Annual stipend for work from home expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience required.
• DevOps expertise: CI/CD pipelines, build automation.
• Experience with game engines, preferably Unreal.

Responsibilities

• Manage CI infrastructure and build/release processes.
• Integrate first-party and third-party SDKs into the game client.
• Debug, profile, optimize, and maintain code.

Skills

DevOps expertise

C++ proficiency

Excellent problem solving skills

Strong communication skills

CI/CD pipelines experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

TeamCity

Perforce

Job description

Position Summary

Cold Iron is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our world class team working on our upcoming game. Do you feel you’re at your best when you’re supporting others? Would helping folks to build games help get you out of bed in the morning? Do you want to work with a top-tier team to make great games? We want to hear from you!

This role combines DevOps/build systems expertise with game client development. You will primarily focus on our build pipeline (~70%) while also contributing directly to client side systems (~30%). This position is fully remote and open to applicants across the US and Canada.

Your Day to Day

Your primary responsibilities (DevOps and Build Systems - ~70%)

• Manage Cold Iron’s existing CI infrastructure
• Manage Cold Iron’s Build and Release process.
• Identify and implement methods to create a more agile and scalable development flow.
• Be comfortable being the go-to individual for all things DevOps
• Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with programs

Your secondary responsibilities (Game Client Development - ~30%)

• Integrate first-party and third-party SDKs into the game client
• Build and maintain client-side tools and content pipelines
• Own systems like pak files, patching, and entitlements
• Debug, profile, optimize, and maintain code

You will also be expected to:

• Work with Production to do task breakdowns and estimation
• Communicate effectively with your peers and colleagues including QA and Production.

Your Career Progression

Do the best work of your career! No, really, that’s what we expect of you. Come aboard and work with a team to improve their craft and become better game developers. Your portfolio of experience will grow, and the size of the audience you reach will expand exponentially. The small team atmosphere allows you to contribute more and have greater ownership over what you do day to day.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience
• DevOps expertise: CI/CD pipelines, build automation, infrastructure management
• C++ proficiency
• Experience with game engines (Unreal preferred)
• Work independently and efficiently under deadlines
• Ability to context switch between infrastructure and application development
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness during business hours

Would Love to See

• Experience with TeamCity
• Experience in additional engineering domains (Services, Systems, Tools)
• Experience with Perforce
• Experience with a variety programming languages (e.g. Python, C#, Go)
• Experience with game client systems (asset streaming, patching, platform SDKs)
• Familiarity with automated testing

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree or equivalent industry experience

Location

• This position is fully remote and open to applicants across the United States and Canada.

Salary Range

• $110,000 - $140,000

Please Note

At Cold Iron Studios, we recognize that diversity brings richness to our work, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This position offers a significant opportunity to build the systems and tools that power our games and make a substantial contribution to our studio's success.

We invite you to apply and take part in crafting unforgettable gaming experiences.

Exceptional employee benefits, Remote work; unlimited PTO in addition to 11 observed holidays plus company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day; Robust Medical, Dental, Vision insurance coverage for entire family; Company matched 401k vested immediately; Flex Spending Accounts, annual stipend to help cover work from home expenses, ultra-creative environment.