Build Engineer

2 weeks ago

Port Melbourne Victoria, Australia PlaySide Studios Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Who is PlaySide Studios?

PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia and New Zealand. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of an innovating the gaming industry.

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about games and obsessed with quality? We're on the hunt for a talented
Build Engineer
to join our vibrant game development team for a
6-month fixed term contract
In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our players have an exceptional, bug-free experience. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a knack for automation and a deep understanding of game development pipelines, you'll thrive here, helping us deliver truly innovative and high-performance titles.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Developing comprehensive test plans for game features and systems, covering functional, performance, and stability aspects.
  • Writing and managing automation scripts (using languages like Python, PowerShell, Batch, or Bash) to streamline testing processes for game features, services, and pipelines.
  • Collaborating with our build team (familiarity with
    TeamCity/Kotlin
    is a plus) to integrate QA processes directly into our continuous integration/delivery pipelines. This includes ensuring our source control system is set up for optimal testing and game server pipelines are robust.
  • Identifying needs and creating tools to enhance our testing efficiency and overall quality assurance efforts.
  • Investigating bugs, identifying root causes, and providing detailed, actionable reports to development teams, helping to improve game stability and performance.
  • Setting up and utilizing tools to track key performance indicators and identify potential bottlenecks or issues in live or development environments.
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication around quality goals, risks, and progress.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Proven experience designing, implementing, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Direct experience within a game development environment (Unity/Unreal) is a major plus.
  • Strong programming skills with professional experience in C#. We also highly value a strong background in C++, as the skills are highly transferable.
  • A knack for automation and general OS scripting using languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • While not essential, familiarity with Kotlin would be advantageous as it's used in our build system configurations.

What We Offer Here at PlaySide:

  • Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
  • Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
  • Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
  • Relocation Assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
  • Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
  • Half-price state-of-the-art Gym access (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide swag
  • Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema), group activities, and food trucks Just as some examples

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