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Escape Velocity Entertainment

Release Engineer | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Reposted One Month Ago
Remote
5 Locations
Mid level
Remote
5 Locations
Mid level
As a Release Engineer, you will manage release pipelines, collaborate with teams for automating testing, troubleshoot issues, and document best practices.
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Description

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Release Engineer to join our dynamic team here at Escape Velocity. As a Release Engineer, you will be an integral part of our game development process, ensuring seamless and reliable deployment of our game builds. You will work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline release workflows, automate processes, and maintain the overall health of our release pipeline.

You will have a strong background in software development, continuous integration, and deployment processes. You will also be passionate about gaming and possess a keen eye for ensuring the highest quality standards.

Requirements

What we will do together:

  • Maintain release pipelines for game development projects.
  • Coordinate and manage the release process for game builds, ensuring timely and stable deployments.
  • Collaborate with developers to integrate automated testing into the build process.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot build issues, providing quick resolutions to minimize downtime.
  • Optimise build performance and scalability to handle impact of increasing complexity and size of game projects on release pipelines.
  • Document and maintain release engineering best practices and procedures.
  • Provide support and training to development teams on release management tools and processes.

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What you will bring:

You will bring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and a passion for gaming to our team. Your ability to think critically and solve complex problems will ensure that our game releases are efficient, reliable, and of the highest quality.

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of build and release management, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
  • Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure flawless releases.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work well in a team environment, communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Innovative thinking and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues swiftly.
  • Passion for Gaming: A genuine interest in gaming and a desire to contribute to creating exceptional gaming experiences.
Benefits

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity: 

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits, on what we believe is a unique project with a committed publisher. But that doesn’t necessarily make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. 

  

To that end, we are ‘Fully Remote’ and support team members nearly anywhere in the world. We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing bad news. We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours you’re clocking. We’re dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that we’re not wasting yours and we’re all always working on the most important things.  


 A few benefits you can expect from us: 

  • A generous PTO allowance 
  • Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance) 
  • Private Medical & Dental Healthcare   
  • Private Mental Health scheme  
  • A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance 
  • Discretionary Studio Bonus 
  • Top range tech for your home set up 
  • Other benefits based on your region 

How to apply:

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered​ regardless ​of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

Top Skills

Automated Testing
Continuous Integration
Deployment Processes
Release Management Tools
Software Development

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