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Lead Engine Programmer

11 Hours ago • 8 Years + • Game Engine • Game Programmer • $163,900 PA - $245,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Insomniac Games seeks a Lead Engine Programmer to manage a small team and contribute technically to improving their game engine's build pipeline and automation. Responsibilities include managing all automated build infrastructure, integrating changes across branches, developing tools for branching and integration, creating a framework for automated testing, supporting co-development studios, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in game development, large-scale game engine automation, and C++ programming, along with leadership skills. The role involves improving the engine's built-in support for automation, expanding its usage, and potentially working on projects such as a devkit farm, automated cinematic recording, and cloud build hosting.
Must have:
  • 8+ years game dev experience
  • 5+ years large-scale game engine automation
  • 5+ years working in large C++ codebase
  • Leadership experience in game development
  • Manage automated build infrastructure
  • Develop tools for branching & integration
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Lead Engine Programmer – Build & Automation

Insomniac Games is seeking a Lead Engine Programmer to focus on automation and build engineering. This person will lead and manage a small team, working in partnership with other leads in our Core Technology department on the engine and tools we use for multiple in-development game projects. This role is a blend of management and direct technical contribution.

The focus area of this role will be maintaining and improving our robust build pipeline, while improving the engine's built-in support for automation and expanding the ways in which we use it. This is a new, dedicated position -- we're acknowledging the importance of this area to our studio and the need for an experienced, senior individual to run it.

Responsibility areas:

  • All automated build infrastructure, including continuous validation of code and assets, nightly game builds and their distribution, and many more
  • The pipeline for integrating changes across branches and deploying engine updates to game teams
  • Tools for branching and integration for project milestones and deliveries
  • The framework for automated testing of game projects, and the use of that framework for performance and functionality testing
  • Support for co-development studios and the flow of data to and from
  • Other network services run by the Core Technology department
  • Leadership and management of a small team of programmers, release engineers, and/or QA engineers in supporting the above


Potential future projects for this team:

  • A devkit farm and leasing system for build machines and individuals
  • Automated recording and upload of game cinematics
  • Cloud build hosting that can easily be spun up or wound down
  • Expanding the engine's ability to be scripted and driven by external tools at runtime


Desired qualifications:

  • ~8+ years engineering experience in game development
  • ~5 years experience with large-scale game engine automation and build engineering
  • ~5 years experience working in a large C++ codebase
  • Experience in leadership in game development


Reports to:

  • Core Technology Department Head

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

Base pay is one component of our total compensation package. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location, as well as additional compensation components, such as annual bonus, profit sharing, and other incentive plans.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

Profit Sharing (PSS Only)

$163,900 - $245,900 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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