Build Systems Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced Build Systems Engineer specializing in Unreal Engine’s Horde Build System to run and optimize our build infrastructure. This role involves deploying standardized environments designed to accommodate diverse technical requirements across game development teams. It is critical for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our build pipelines, enhancing workflows through automation, continuous integration, and proactive system performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate will be technically skilled, proactive, and proficient in fixing sophisticated systems. This engineer will effectively automate processes through scripting, maintain strong collaborations with developers, platform engineers, and Dev Ops teams, and balance operational duties with long term initiatives aimed at continuous build system improvement and efficient game production.

• Manage and optimize existing build systems for peak performance and stability.
• Drive standardization across new Horde environments/deployments while ensuring flexibility across our diverse set of game teams.
• Automate build and pipeline processes using scripting (Python, Power Shell, Bash).
• Implement and expand observability solutions to proactively monitor build ecosystems.
• Create and maintain documentation, championing build automation and CI/CD best practices.
• Collaborate with Perforce specialists for seamless source control and tool integration.
• Provide expert guidance, training, and support to internal teams on build system usage.

• Expertise in running and optimizing build systems, specifically Unreal Engine’s Horde and Build Graph scripts.
• Experience with other build solutions (Team City, Jenkins) and familiarity with CI/CD, Agile, or Dev Ops methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly solve and resolve complex, critical build issues.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning in build automation and CI/CD best practices.
• You excel in dynamic, collaborative environments where technical skills directly contribute to productivity and operational success.
• Your passion is creating robust, scalable build solutions that empower teams and streamline development processes.

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