DevOps Engineer, Build, Unreal Engine

Role Overview

• Source Code Management: Build Unreal Engine from source, managing the differences between binary and source distributions.
• Integrate commits, fixes and updates from Epic Games’ development branches.
• Pipeline Optimization: Master the Unreal Build Tool (UBT) and optimize build phases (BuildTarget, Cooking, Staging, Packaging).
• Implement strategies to speed up iteration times (e.g., proper DerivedDataCache configuration).
• Configuration Management: Manage and troubleshoot .ini files (DefaultGame, DefaultEngine) and project descriptors (.uproject, Build.cs).
• Detect and fix "malconfigurations" that impact build success or runtime stability (e.g., inclusion lists, cooking filters).
• Debugging & Analysis: Analyze complex build logs to identify root causes of failures (asset vs. code).
• Debug the build process directly via Visual Studio or Rider.
• Platform Specifics: Handle platform-specific configurations for video codecs, compression formats, PlayGO, Chunking, StreamingInstall, and Achievements.
• Platform SDK Integration: Integrate and maintain SDKs for Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 1 & 2.
• Resolve compatibility issues between specific SDK versions and Unreal Engine.
• Console Management: Manage devkits (local and remote) for all major platforms.
• Submission & Patching: Administer platform web-portals, package, patch and submit builds for major platforms such as Steam, PS5, Xbox, Switch via the proper platform tools (Steamworks SDK, prospero-pub-cmd, MakePKG, AuthoringEditor).
• CI/CD Management: Administer and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, TeamCity, or similar tools.
• Version Control: Administer Git (GitLFS) and Perforce repositories.
• Handle complex operations: branching strategies, rebasing, cherry-picking, stashing, and commit reordering.
• Bot Automation: Develop and maintain bots for messaging services (Discord, Telegram) to trigger builds or report status.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C++, C#, and Python.
• Strong scripting skills in Windows/Linux environments (Batch, PowerShell, Bash) and environment variable management.
• Solid understanding of Client/Server architecture.
• Knowledge of IP addressing (Public/Local), DNS, NAT, Gateways, DHCP, and standard Web ports/protocols.
• Strong administration skills for both Windows and Linux.
• Experience with remote control tools (RDP, Chrome Remote Desktop) and CLI remote management (SSH).
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine file structure, Unreal Build Tool and Unreal Engine project configuration.
• Knowledge of build configurations (Development, Test, Shipping) and their impact on game behavior, save game paths, and debug symbol generation.
• Solid knowledge of web portals, SDKs, package, patch and submit tools for all major platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret debug symbol outputs for various platforms.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• BS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (Nice to have).
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL database deployment and administration (Nice to have).
• Proficiency with containerization: Docker and docker-compose (Nice to have).
• Experience with orchestration tools: Kubernetes and Helm (Nice to have).
• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) (Nice to have).
• Familiarity with cloud storage solutions (Google Drive API, S3, etc.) (Nice to have).

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• DNS
• Docker
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• NoSQL
• Python
• SQL
• Unreal Engine

Benefits

• Submit your resume and a short cover letter in English to join Stormind Games