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Senior Build Engineer - Sledgehammer Games Guildford (UK)

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We're looking for a senior build engineer to join our studio in Guildford! You will directly support the overall Sledgehammer team by deploying, designing and maintaining our game build and testing environments. The candidate will also work with Activision Central Studios pipeline and datacenter deployments. We'd like to speak with you!

Your Mission

The ideal candidate will exhibit a comprehensive understanding of game development and game studio infrastructure. You must possess a unique blend of project management and business savvy; a passion for exceptional execution within a dynamic environment and the flexibility and focus to achieve results.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Developing, modifying, debugging and deploying build/tools software in Python/C/C++/C#
• Leading, improving and optimising existing build/asset pipeline
• Working with IT to maintain and deploy new VM instances
• Co-developing and collaborating with other SHG sites and Activision studios
• Documenting software and features for internal and external engineering teams
• Participating in scheduling, design, performance and code review process

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Maths related field preferred
• 5+ years programming experience
• Proficiency in Python, and Batch Files
• Deep Knowledge of CI solutions (Jenkins, Hudson, Bamboo, etc...)
• Knowledge Version Control systems (Perforce, Git, Mercurial, etc...)
• Experience with Windows Server operating systems, Server 2008 R2 and up

Extra Points:

• Solid understanding of C/C++
• Familiarity with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and/or PC tools and release processes
• Previous game technology experience (Engine programming, pipeline architecture, tools, etc...)
• Task tracking software (Jira, DevTrack, Hansoft, etc...)
• Experience with Puppet, Docker
• Experience with Powershell
• Experience with Linux, CentOS & Ubuntu
• Experience working with engineering groups in other time zones

Our World

Sledgehammer Games is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform. Want to hear what it’s like at the studio directly from current employees? Check out our #LifeatSHG developer profiles: https://youtu.be/12DUBszg-w4

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as advised by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Sledgehammer Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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