Tools & Pipeline Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Tools & Pipeline Engineer (Unreal Engine): Designing and maintaining internal tooling and production pipelines for game development with an accent on editor extensions, build automation, and asset management. Focus on removing friction in developer/artist workflows and optimizing pipeline reliability within Unreal Engine.

Location: Based in Raleigh, NC. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Relocation is possible.

Company

An artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film, television, and immersive interconnected storytelling.

What you will do

• Design and develop internal tools, editor extensions, and pipeline utilities to improve developer and artist workflows.
• Build and maintain automated build, integration, and deployment pipelines for game development.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and art teams to identify pain points and deliver targeted tooling solutions.
• Maintain and improve asset import, processing, and management pipelines within Unreal Engine.
• Write clear documentation for tools and processes to ensure team-wide adoption.
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance and reliability across the production environment.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in a tools, pipeline, or technical development role, preferably in the games industry.
• Proficiency in Python, Rust, and/or C++ for tool development.
• Experience developing tools and editor extensions within Unreal Engine (UE4 and/or UE5).
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, BuildGraph) and Git.
• Must be based in Raleigh, NC or open to relocation.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python scripting for DCC tools such as Houdini or Blender.
• Experience in a startup or early-stage game development studio.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at an artist-led studio with a high-profile portfolio including Avengers and Extraction.
• Collaborative environment with direct impact on how the team ships products.
• Work on cutting-edge immersive storytelling and interconnected worlds.
• Engagement with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and artists.