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Date posted
Oct 31, 2023
Job number
1638142
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Profession
Software Engineering
Software Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time
OverviewGames continue to evolve and push the boundaries of entertainment as we know it.The bar to deliver world-class games continues to rise, driven by advantages in better hardware and software capabilities.Along with optimizing game development engines, developing infrastructure and workflows for efficient remote and hybrid development, brings new opportunities and engineering challenges that all studios are facing today. Solving these challenges is critical to enabling efficient hybrid teams, as well as external globally distributed development partners who help scale during peak phases of development.At The Coalition Studio, through our work on the acclaimed Gears of War franchise, we are tackling these problems head-on by leading engine innovation, developing technical showcase technologies, and delivering world class workflows, tools and features that are adopted across the wider Xbox Game Studios organization.
As a Senior Builds & Automation Engineer at The Coalition, you will become an integral part of our top-tier Engine and Game Development team. You should possess proficient C# skills, a good understanding of C++, experience working with different source control solutions such as Perforce and Git, along with exceptional problem-solving abilities. You possess a versatile skill set and enthusiasm for immersing yourself in the diverse realms of game development technologies and tools, demonstrating a keen appetite for continuous learning and adaptation.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- 1+ year Unreal Engine experience in gaming industry
- 1+ year experience working with TeamCity, Jenkins, or other CI/CD solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $104,000 - CAD $193,200 per year.
- Implement well crafted, high-efficiency automated build pipelines specifically designed to meet the demands of large-scale distributed AAA game development projects.
- Profiling the performance of automated builds across a spectrum of pipelines and tools.
- Play an instrumental role in the strategic planning, execution, and ongoing upkeep of our build and automation infrastructure.
- Collaborating closely with Engine Leads, Producers, and developer counterparts from other Xbox Game Studios.
- Research and investigation into innovative technologies, evaluating their potential to enhance and optimize our automated pipelines.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations .
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