Associate Principal Build & Release Engineer

2K; Dundee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game developer is seeking a skilled Build and Release Engineer to join their team. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of professional experience and expertise in C#/.NET. You will integrate and deploy game builds, manage automation processes, and collaborate with various teams to ensure stability and efficiency in the development cycle. This full-time position is based in Leeds, offering an inclusive work environment where creativity and passion for gaming are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience.
• Must be self-driven and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Advise and recommend solutions to complex problems.
• Integrate and deploy game builds and tools.
• Manage and document deployment processes and automation.
• Drive creation and maintenance of tools to improve the build pipeline.

Skills

Expert in C#/.NET

Expert with automated build systems

Scripting and automation skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

TeamCity

MSBuild

Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking an experienced Build and Release Engineer to join our Rockstar Games Launcher team as Associate Principal. Come join a passionate and dedicated team of individuals focused on growing our online platform and providing industry-leading game experiences to our players. We are looking for someone who is passionate about games, eager for new challenges, and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world.

Rockstar Games Online Services is a technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences. On PC, the gateway to these titles is the Rockstar Games Launcher.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Leeds.

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Online Services team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences.
• The Rockstar Games Launcher is a Windows desktop application that allows players to access their Rockstar Games PC collection quickly and easily in a single place, across both digital and disc-based titles including ones purchased from various other digital stores.
• As a Build and Release Engineer, you will work with a team that is responsible for the integration, merging, branching, building and deployment of the Rockstar Games Launcher and all PC titles.
• Developers at Rockstar Games rely on the Build and Release team’s consistent delivery of new PC builds to forge world-class player experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise and recommend solutions to complex problems based on expertise and experience.
• Integrate and deploy game builds and tools to multiple environments.
• Manage and document deployment processes and automation.
• Manage environments to ensure all needs are covered for testing and development.
• Drive creation and maintenance of tools to improve the build pipeline.
• Work with software engineers and QA to ensure builds are stable upon release.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex build problems and advertise these to the team.
• Collaborate with teams from other disciplines to integrate systems into the wider architecture.
• Demonstrate expert technical knowledge that can be used to guide and mentor the team to solve complex problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience.
• A degree in computer science or equivalent.

SKILLS

• Expert in C#/.NET.
• Expert with automated build systems such as TeamCity, or equivalent.
• Experience with shared code and use of source control platforms.
• Scripting and automation skills in one or more of PowerShell, Python, bash, or similar.
• Scripting experience with MSBuild.
• Solid understanding of integration best practices.
• Must be self-driven and a team player with a solid work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills as a core member of an internationally based team, with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations and communicate with team members at all levels.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Experience with C++.
• Familiar with PC digital game distribution platforms.
• Experience with debugging and resolving compiler issues.
• Knowledge of Rockstar’s game titles and a passion for playing video games.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.