SDET Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

SDET Programmer (Game Development): Operating and improving continuous integration processes and game packaging for AAA titles with an accent on providing an extensible foundation for testing infrastructure. Focus on working with multiple departments, game systems, and pipeline technologies to ensure fast and stable build operations.

Location: Hybrid in Santa Monica, CA, United States is required.

Salary: $110,500–$138,100 USD (Los Angeles area)

Company

hirify.global crafts critically acclaimed best-selling games that push boundaries in narrative, gameplay, and technology, including The Last of Us series and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

What you will do

• Operate, maintain, and improve multiple continuous integration processes for source code and asset builds.
• Operate, maintain, and improve the packaging and mastering process of the game.
• Deploy and maintain project branches during development and release management.
• Work with engineers and QA to provide an extensible foundation for testing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and other departments to ensure fast and stable build operations.

Requirements

• Experience with continuous integration systems.
• Strong skills with Python.
• Strong skills with C++.
• Good working knowledge of Perforce.
• Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game.
• Minimum of 3 years working in the video game industry.
• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work hybrid from the Santa Monica, CA based studio is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with console programming.
• Experience working in a C++ game engine.
• Experience with databases and query optimizations.
• Experience with backend development.
• Experience with frontend web development with HTML, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience with machine provisioning and deployment (e.g., Ansible).

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a small SDET team, interacting with multiple departments, game systems, and pipeline technologies.
• Experience direct ownership and drive development in responsible areas.
• Challenging responsibilities requiring high adaptability and a taste for cutting-edge technologies.
• Opportunity to contribute to a diverse studio committed to innovation in games.
• Access to additional compensation packages including annual bonus and other incentive plans.

Hiring process

• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees.
• Personal information will be processed to support these checks.