Build Systems Engineer

<p id="p-rc_7238acf25ffa0225-28" data-path-to-node="0"><span data-path-to-node="0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Who We Are</strong> At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="112">NBA® 2K</em>, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="195">BioShock®</em>, <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="206">Borderlands®</em>, <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="220">Mafia</em>, <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="227">Sid Meier’s Civilization®</em>, and <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="258">XCOM®</em>, as well as fan favorites <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="290">WWE® 2K</em>, <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="299">TopSpin®</em>, and <em data-path-to-node="0,0" data-index-in-node="313">PGA TOUR® 2K</em>.</span><span data-path-to-node="0,2"> We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre.</span></p>
<p id="p-rc_7238acf25ffa0225-29" data-path-to-node="1"><span data-path-to-node="1,0">Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.</span><span data-path-to-node="1,2"> Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms.</span></p>
<p id="p-rc_7238acf25ffa0225-30" data-path-to-node="2"><span data-path-to-node="2,0">But what truly powers 2K is our people.</span></p>
<p id="p-rc_7238acf25ffa0225-31" data-path-to-node="3"><span data-path-to-node="3,0">We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired.</span><span data-path-to-node="3,2"> As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to <strong data-path-to-node="3,2" data-index-in-node="127">come as they are</strong> and do their best work.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">What We Need</strong></p>
<p data-path-to-node="4">We are seeking a Build Systems Engineer with experience running production game development pipelines in the cloud to migrate, support, and optimize standardized build environments across both Unreal Engine’s Horde and Jenkins. In this role, you will help ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our build pipelines by automating workflows, managing continuous integration pipelines, and monitoring system performance. A primary objective will be leading and supporting the migration of existing build pipelines to cloud infrastructure, directly focusing on maximizing service uptime and delivering measurable performance improvements over our legacy on-premise instances.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="5">The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and hands-on experience troubleshooting complex build environments across diverse technology stacks. You will collaborate closely with developers, platform engineers, and DevOps/TechOps teams to streamline game production workflows, deploy standardized build configurations across multiple studios, and implement robust observability solutions. By balancing day-to-day operational support with long-term infrastructure improvements, you will create reusable automation, maintain technical documentation, and help drive continuous integration best practices across our entire development ecosystem.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="6"><strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">Duties</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,0,0">Guide the migration of studio build pipelines to cloud environments, ensuring cloud services meet or exceed the reliability and performance of existing on-premise instances.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,2,0">Contribute to standardization across Horde and Jenkins deployments while accommodating the functional requirements of diverse game teams.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,3,0">Develop build automation scripts and maintain reusable pipeline components.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,4,0">Assist in integrating related services, plugins, and automation tools into CI/CD workflows.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,5,0">Support observability solutions to monitor build ecosystems and track cloud service performance metrics.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,6,0">Create clear documentation and promote build automation and CI/CD best practices across teams.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,7,0">Collaborate with Perforce specialists to ensure reliable source control integration.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,8,0">Provide technical support, guidance, and troubleshooting assistance to internal development and build teams.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">Must-Haves</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,0,0">Practical experience running and maintaining Production level build systems supporting game development pipelines.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,1,0">Hands-on experience migrating existing build pipelines to cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with a track record of maintaining high uptime and performance.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,2,0">Hands-on experience applying CI/CD, Agile, and DevOps methodologies within software or game development pipelines.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,3,0">Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, C#, or similar.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,4,0">Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) to manage compute capacity and cloud infrastructure.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,5,0">Familiarity with configuration management tools (such as Puppet) for maintaining existing build machines and services.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,6,0">Solid OS troubleshooting skills across both Windows and Linux environments.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,7,0">Strong problem-solving ability to isolate and resolve build pipeline failures quickly.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,8,0">Clear communication and collaborative skills when working cross-functionally with engineers, studios, and external stakeholders.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="9,9,0">Commitment to good documentation habits and continuous learning in CI/CD and cloud technology space.</p>
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<p id="p-rc_7238acf25ffa0225-33" data-path-to-node="12"><span class="citation-171 citation-172 citation-end-172">As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified indi</span><span class="citation-171">viduals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommo</span><span class="citation-169 citation-170 citation-171 citation-end-171">dation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential </span><span class="citation-169 citation-170 citation-end-170">job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.</span></p>
<p id="p-rc_7238acf25ffa0225-34" data-path-to-node="13"><span class="citation-167 citation-168 citation-end-168">Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employ</span><span class="citation-167 citation-end-167">ees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use </span>2K.com accounts.</p>
<p id="p-rc_7238acf25ffa0225-35" data-path-to-node="14">Please note that 2K Publishing is unable to provide visa sponsorship or assistance for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to <span class="citation-166 citation-end-166">work in the United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.</span></p>
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