Associate Software Engineer

4 Months ago • All levels • Devops • $80,000 PA - $112,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Intrepid Studios seeks an Associate Software Engineer for its Cloud Services team. This role involves developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes (Minikube, GKE, EKS), automating workflows with Python (and learning Go), building scalable backend services for game development and online gameplay, integrating cloud services with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), managing Helm charts, supporting build and testing pipelines, monitoring performance, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate possesses proficiency in C++ and Python, cloud technology experience (Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform preferred), and a strong problem-solving ability. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines, and familiarity with UE5 are considered pluses.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Kubernetes experience
  • Automation skills (Python)
  • Cloud service development
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with GKE/EKS, Minikube, Helm, or Terraform
  • Experience with IaC and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with UE5
  • Golang experience
Perks:
  • Competitive pay & annual bonus
  • 100% employer-covered medical benefits (employees & dependents)
  • Paid vacation & sick days
  • 401k with matching

Job Details

Intrepid Studios is looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Cloud Services team. This role is perfect for bright, motivated developers with Python and C++ experience who want to work on cloud-native infrastructure, automation, and game backend services. This position offers the chance to learn Golang and gain hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s), GKE/EKS, Helm, Minikube, and more while supporting the build, deployment, and scaling of cloud services that integrate with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5). Responsibilities 

Responsibilities 

  • Develop & Maintain Cloud Infrastructure – Work with Kubernetes (Minikube, GKE, EKS) to ensure reliable and scalable cloud environments.
  • Automate & Optimize – Write Python scripts (and learn Go!) to automate developer workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure management.
  • Build Cloud Services – Assist in building and maintaining scalable backend cloud services that support game development and online gameplay.
  • Integrate Cloud Services with UE5 – Ensure seamless integration between cloud-based systems and the Unreal Engine game environment.
  • Manage Deployment & Infrastructure – Help maintain and improve Helm charts for deploying cloud applications and infrastructure components.
  • Support Build & Testing Pipelines – Contribute to automated testing and build pipelines to maintain high-quality cloud service releases.
  • Monitor & Improve Performance – Analyze logs, metrics, and performance data to optimize system efficiency.
  • Collaborate Across Teams – Work with game developers, infrastructure engineers, and production teams to enhance cloud service functionality.
Requirements
  • AS/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python.
  • Experience with cloud technologies or a strong desire to learn (Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform).
  • Interest in learning Golang for cloud service development.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset – ability to automate tasks and improve workflows.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Passion for gaming and technology – Enthusiastic about game development, cloud infrastructure, and the future of online gaming.
Extra Awesome:
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (GKE/EKS, Minikube), Helm, or Terraform.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with UE5.
Interview Overview:
Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that while this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.
  • 30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team
  • 60 min interview with the Hiring Manager and Team
  • Final interview with the Executive Team
  • References calls & a background check

The Legal Bits:
We offer competitive pay based on market standards plus a significant annual bonus structure. The base salary for this role is between $80,000 - $112,000, depending on skills and experience. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall throughout the range based on these factors.
Job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, to apply for positions. We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to a fair and consistent interview process and employer experience.

About Us:
Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and Most Anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation. Based in beautiful Southern California, Intrepid has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry. The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs. We’ve set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. We’ve brought on-board a team of professionals that hold a diverse set of skills, and who all share a singular goal: making fun games. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together.

All posted positions are full-time with generous medical benefit options covered 100% by employer for employees and dependents plus paid vacation & sick days, and 401k with matching. 
 

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Intrepid Studios will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Applicants of all ages, identities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Intrepid Studios will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

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Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.

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About The Company

Intrepid Studios is always in search of talented, team oriented, self-driven and passionate individuals. The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs. We’ve set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. We’ve brought on-board a team of professionals that hold a diverse set of skills, and who all share a singular goal: making fun games. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together.

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