Engineering Manager - Infrastructure (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager - Infrastructure (CI/CD & DevOps): Leading the infrastructure team to develop and optimize build and distribution pipelines for multiple game titles with an accent on automation of large-scale software builds and integration of cloud and on-premises solutions. Focus on scaling the pipeline for globally distributed teams and reducing build times across desktop, consoles, and mobile platforms.

Location: In-person/in-office only; remote positions are not available

Company

hirify.global is a leading game publisher and developer known for bringing major franchises like Tomb Raider and Star Wars to various platforms.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor the infrastructure team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Manage the development of an end-to-end pipeline from code submission and validation to artifact storage and distribution.
• Own the technical roadmap for build and release systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Drive optimization efforts across the pipeline to significantly reduce build times.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Designers, and Artists to align infrastructure capabilities with product needs.
• Oversee operational health, incident response, on-call rotations, and postmortem processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering management experience and 8+ years of software engineering or DevOps experience.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS and cloud compute/storage platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins or TeamCity and Perforce version control.
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, or Batch.
• Proven expertise in the architecture and design of complex, large-scale systems.
• Strong understanding of first-party platform dynamics and submission processes for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in Game DevOps.
• Experience with Unreal Engine Horde or Gauntlet.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
• Collaborative and creative environment focusing on high-quality game development.
• Opportunity to work on world-renowned gaming franchises.