Systems Engineer, Tools & Automation - VR

Company: Skydance Media
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.Our studio was founded in 2008 by several Treyarch veterans as The Workshop. For eight years, we built our reputation in the AAA console space working on hit titles such asGears of War, XCom 2, SorceryandThe Evil Within. In 2016, we joined forces with Skydance Media to form Skydance Interactive and set our sights on becoming the premiere studio in the burgeoning arena of Virtual Reality. Following the success of our first VR titleArchangel, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2018 genre-defining hitThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.With the success of the award winning multi-platform hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, our studio is rapidly expanding on multiple projects. We are seeking an Automation Engineer to help build our next-generation back-end development infrastructure. #InteractiveResponsibilities

• Develop, modify, debug and deploy software for build automation, pipeline tools, automated testing, and more, in C++/C# under the Unreal Engine framework
• Develop in-engine components for build stability verification, performance testing and telemetry
• Manage back-end automation framework, integration with Jenkins CI system
• Manage crash reporting infrastructure and analysis for internal and live game
• Document software and features for internal and external engineering teams
• Contribute innovative and original ideas on all aspects of game production and developmentRequirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years programming experience
  • Proficiency in C++ and C#
  • Experience with large scale game engine architecture and automation frameworks (Unreal Engine a huge plus)
  • Familiarity with popular CI solutions (Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, etc...)
  • Effective collaborator with engineers as well as team members from other disciplines
  • Commitment to personal and peer development and sharing best practices
  • Authorization to work in the United StatesPluses
    • Experience with Unreal Engine development
    • Experience leveraging cloud hosting platforms (AWS, OCI, Azure)
    • Familiarity with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Oculus and/or PC TRCs, tools and release processes
    • Experience with Powershell
    • Experience with Linux
    • Experience with PythonThe salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $140,000 - $170,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.Recruitment Fraud AlertIt has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official "@skydance.com" email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at.

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