ARK: Survival Evolved - Live Operations Engineering Lead
Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved , was founded in 2014. ARK
has become one of the most successful cross-platform Indie titles ever and continues to break
industry records.
We are looking for an individual with experience in ‘live operations’ engineering of a multiplayer online game, to lead & manage the ongoing technical state of the daily online game in ARK: Survival Evolved.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Live QA team to monitor, identify, analyze, and prioritize technical issues pertinent to the live game
- Oversee & manage the resolution of live issues with the engineering team
- Work with the build deployment team to ensure timely releases
Requirements:
- Unreal Engine 4 programming experience
- Strong knowledge of C/C++
- Willingness to be on-call to direct the firefighting of live-issues
- Minimum of 3 years overall experience in game development
- Experience in multiplayer game development & operation
- Technical / engineering management experience
Pluses:
- Familiarity with ARK: Survival Evolved
- Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS
- Data Collection/Reporting/Analysis
- Degree in computer science or similar discipline
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter including:
- Why you are interested in this role
- Long-term career goals / where do you want to be in 5/10 years and anything else you think we should know
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.
Wildcard Benefits
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options