Build System Architect

We are looking for an experienced and passionate build system architect to join Avalanche’s core technology group. You will have the overall responsibility for the build systems and build environments at our studios in Stockholm and New York.

Role description and qualifications:

Developing games at Avalanche Studios AAA games development involves building and managing a large and complex code base for diverse platforms as well as enormous amounts of data. The efficiency of the code and asset build systems can be the differentiating factor between a blockbuster success and a failure.

This is where you as the Build System Architect come in.

As the Build System Architect you will assume technical leadership / ownership of all things build system related. You will be responsible for setting the vision for our developers’ productivity and for driving development towards maximum day-to-day efficiency.

This is a great opportunity to join the Avalanche core technology group and create an environment where our developers are efficient and productive. Being a part of the core technology group means that a lot of people will rely on your expertise and the optimal candidate will thrive under such circumstances.

To succeed in this role you should have a strong background in asset and code build systems as well as parallel computing paradigms. You are also results-oriented with the ability to quickly absorb new information and transform it into creative solutions.

We offer you a challenging, stimulating and value-driven environment where you will work together with some of the industry’s brightest minds and where you will constantly apply and deepen your skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ Years of relevant experience

Excellent skills in Python

Excellent skills in Java, C#, Go and / or C++

Build system design, implementation, configuration and production

Thorough understanding and knowledge of software development methods and frameworks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Continuous Integration experience, Jenkins in particular

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Experience from setting up run environments for development/testing/production

Experience with version control systems such as Perforce and GIT.