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Build & Release Manager

Arkane Studios, Lyon Offices (in France) is seeking a qualified Build & Release Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:
The main role of the Build & Releae Manager is to oversee the delivery of game and engine versions to the dev team and external actors.

Build Process Management

• Make sure the automated building system is working as expected
• Tackle and report any issue that would block or slow down the building process in general and more specifically the CIS system
• Coordinate with the appropriate people to fix any issues, which could prevent the build to succeed.
• Participate to the build validation process in coordination with the Lead QA, producers and Tech Director
• Coordinate code and content propagation through our version control software.
• Coordinate with the QA team to define the testing priorities and schedule (engine/tools, feature, version, platform, language ...)
• Propose improvements of the building process and coordinate their implementation
• Promote best practices of our internal tools (CIS, crash reports, build deployment tools...) to the whole development team.

Build distribution

• Communicate to the team when a new build is available
• Write and communicate Build Notes
• Make sure the builds are archived properly
• Assist the team and external partners ( external QA, marketing,..) in the deployment of the builds on their PCs and development kits
• Make sure the users can play the builds on their dev kits or test kits ( firmware update, activation, users support)
• Write and maintain documentation regarding the building process

Build submission

• Assist in the delivery of the game (masters) to the Hardware manufacturers (Sony, Microsoft) and distributors (Steam)

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of version control software (Perforce would be a plus)
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
• Good understanding of network and computer systems
• Knowledge of a Windows environment
• Basic knowledge of object oriented programming
• Knowledge of current game consoles and PC platforms
• Participation in a complete production cycle
• Good English skills

Desired skills:

• Knowledge of an object oriented programming language (C#, C++…) would be a plus
• Experience on AAA projects would be a plus

Working as an “Arkanite”
Arkane Studios' iconic brands such as Dishonored®, Dishonored 2® and Prey® have become staples of popular culture for generations of gamers. Our company provides technical, design and artistic leadership as a world-renowned game developer and technology innovator since its founding in 1999.

Our studio is professional with a relaxed working atmosphere located in the trendy area of Lyon Confluence - a hot spot for nature, sports, food, and music.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incl. private medical insurance, flex hours, 25 to 35 paid vacations days per year, sports program, transport titles, onboarding program etc.