Build Engineer

Who is PlaySide Studios?

PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia and New Zealand. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of an innovating the gaming industry.

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about games and obsessed with quality? We're on the hunt for a talented Build Engineer to join our vibrant game development team for a 6-month fixed term contract! In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our players have an exceptional, bug-free experience. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a knack for automation and a deep understanding of game development pipelines, you'll thrive here, helping us deliver truly innovative and high-performance titles.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Developing comprehensive test plans for game features and systems, covering functional, performance, and stability aspects.
• Writing and managing automation scripts (using languages like Python, PowerShell, Batch, or Bash) to streamline testing processes for game features, services, and pipelines.
• Collaborating with our build team (familiarity with TeamCity/Kotlin is a plus) to integrate QA processes directly into our continuous integration/delivery pipelines. This includes ensuring our source control system is set up for optimal testing and game server pipelines are robust.
• Identifying needs and creating tools to enhance our testing efficiency and overall quality assurance efforts.
• Investigating bugs, identifying root causes, and providing detailed, actionable reports to development teams, helping to improve game stability and performance.
• Setting up and utilizing tools to track key performance indicators and identify potential bottlenecks or issues in live or development environments.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication around quality goals, risks, and progress.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven experience designing, implementing, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Direct experience within a game development environment (Unity/Unreal) is a major plus.
• Strong programming skills with professional experience in C#. We also highly value a strong background in C++, as the skills are highly transferable.
• A knack for automation and general OS scripting using languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• While not essential, familiarity with Kotlin would be advantageous as it's used in our build system configurations.

What We Offer Here at PlaySide:

• Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
• Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
• Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
• Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
• Half-price state-of-the-art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide swag!
• Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities, and food trucks! Just as some examples!