PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions is an independent development studio based in Amsterdam, focused on creating massive sandbox worlds. Our multi-disciplinary team is using an array of new and emerging technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with open worlds in gaming. Our goal is to build deep, systemic playgrounds on a planetary scale, populated by thousands of players.

The MELBA Team is PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions’ applied research division. Project Melba is a new simulation engine being built from the ground up, utilizing data-driven design, multi-core processing and machine learning at its foundation in order to power virtual worlds on a scale beyond the capabilities of current technology.

YOUR ROLE

For the MELBA Team we are looking for a Senior Build Engineer to work at the cutting edge of tech, with new challenges and new ways to tackle tasks and solve problems. Designing and building complex software requires state of the art software tools to provide a development environment with efficient pipelines. Making sure source code can be stored, edited, validated, automatically tested, built, and deployed. Assess software deployment strategies to identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Implement, expand and maintain a modern build pipeline for C/C++ application development, supporting multiple platforms.
• Develop and deploy Software.
• Maintain and improve:
• Build pipelines;
• Version control;
• Automated testing and profiling;
• Automated processing pipelines for asset management.
• Assist with tracking failing builds and bug fixing.
• Maintain Documentation.

YOUR PROFILE

• 3+ years games or equivalent software-industry development experience
• Understanding of data-driven Software Engineering principles.
• Solid proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Confident investigating / prototyping new technologies.
• Experience integrating / adapting 3rd party technologies.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English.
• Administration on:
• Windows; Linux.
• Experience setting up and maintaining the following services:
• GitLab; Jenkins; Docker; Perforce.
• Proficiency in the following scripting languages:
• Python; CMake; Linux Shell scripting; Windows shell command scripting; Build scripting.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience developing multiplayer games or networking systems.
• Experience developing large-scale / open-world / sandbox games.
• Experience including console and mobile platforms in the build and automation pipelines.
• Experience in a senior role.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian software development and collaboration tools.
• Experience working in diverse, multinational teams.
• Practical experience using a variety of modern game engines and tools.
• Experience with additional languages like C# or Rust.
• Affinity with new and emerging technologies like Machine Learning and decentralized technology.

LOCATION

• Amsterdam

Please note: This role cannot be offered fully remotely. However, if relocation is required, we do offer a relocation package to help you get settled in Amsterdam!

REACH OUT TO US

If there is anything you would like to know before hitting the "APPLY" button, you can always reach out to our Recruiters at: recruitment@pp.studio