Senior Build Engineer

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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.

Our 17,000 square foot studio in San Diego, CA is currently accepting applications for the following roles. All posted positions are on-site, full-time, with generous medical benefits options, paid vacation & sick days, and 401k with match.

Responsibilities:

• Write and maintain Unreal BuildGraph pipelines to support scalable and efficient CI/CD workflows.
• Own the build system, ensuring reliability, scalability, and ease of use across all departments.
• Establish and enforce best practices around build pipelines, code quality, branching strategies, and process documentation.
• Collaborate across teams to diagnose and resolve build performance issues, ensuring smooth daily iteration on the game.
• Continuously improve automation, monitoring, and reporting to maintain high system availability.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional experience as a Build Engineer, Release Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD systems and distributed build pipelines.
• Strong experience with C++ and C#
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 BuildGraph and large-scale game development.
• Proficiency with Horde (Unreal’s distributed build system) and Jenkins (or equivalent CI platforms).
• Solid knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Perforce).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex build issues across platforms..
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have (Pluses):

• Experience shipping AAA or large-scale multiplayer games.
• Familiarity with cloud build orchestration (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) for scaling build jobs.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
• Why you are interested in working at Intrepid
• What games you are currently playing

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
• 30 min interview with the hiring manager
• Panel interviews with several members of the hiring 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 $125,000 - $187,500, 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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