We are looking for a Build and Tools Engineer to join our talented team in developing games for PC, Console, Mobile and XR. You will help bring our games to the next level by joining a team that holds the player’s experience at the core of its mission.
If you enjoy working in a scaling environment where growth opportunities abound, then this is a great opportunity to carve your own niche.

• Develop tools and pipelines that will improve the productivity and autonomy of the production team.

• Design, implement, debug, optimize and iterate on new and existing engine systems and tools, in direct collaboration with end users (designers, artists, animators…)

• Analyse existing functions in the engine and see how they could be enhanced to fulfill the intentions of the project

• Gather engine and game editor technical knowledge to provide technical support/advice to the teams and solve production problems.

• Identify the needs of the production team and collect their feedback

• Ability to work independently on standalone tasks

• Participate in the design and code review process

• Document the work for the purpose of sharing knowledge and enabling users to use the new systems and functionalities.

• Building tools within the Unity Environment 

• Building tools and in-depth supporting documentation for external games and teams to use 

• Work closely with teammates to design and build highly scalable, available, and reliable CI/CD processes using proven practices.

• Help others automate build and artifact delivery for multiple platforms.

• Help make improvements to the team’s ability to develop and test the game, especially on consoles.

• Gather metrics and implement reporting tools to aid the development of the games.

• Experience working with at least one build system (eg. Quickbuild, Teamcity, Jenkins);

• Proficiency in C# programming language or one of the following scripting languages: PowerShell, Python, Shell, Batch scripting;

• Strong knowledge of a source control system (eg. Perforce, Git);

• Good knowledge of Windows & Apple environment (eg. registries, file system, networking);

• Basic knowledge of RESTful APIs;

• Basic knowledge of database management systems (eg. MySQL);

• Passion for games;

• Autonomous and proactive attitude;

• A drive to learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions.

• Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.

• Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.

• Industry leading Parental Leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Program to support mental wellbeing

• Mentoring. We're agile and fast growing, giving plenty of chances for you to grow in your role. 

• Half price state of the art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide Swag!

• Social events! Including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities  and food trucks! Just as some examples!

• Relocation allowance, if you move to one of our head offices

• The chance to work on some of the most exciting projects, with the most incredible companies in the world - just take a look at our website!

Email your application to jobs@playsidestudios.com.

​​

We want you to get to know us as much as we get to know you! Our process will go as follows: 

• You apply with your killer CV and a folio of examples of your work!

• Quick phone chat with one of our delightful People & Culture team members

• You may then be invited in for an interview (in-office or via Zoom) to outline all of your past work, and we will let you know all about PlaySide.

• 2nd stage interview or Zoom call, to meet one of our General Managers or Directors

• You’ll then get the opportunity to meet some of our current PlaySiders - this is a casual chat and a get to know you session!  

​

Please Note: Only candidates successful for an interview will be contacted.  Do keep an eye on our LinkedIn page and careers page for future roles.