Full-Time

Senior Build & Release Engineer

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Take Two

Take Two

501-1,000 employees

Video game publisher and developer

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Python
Git
Groovy
SQL
Java
C#
Jenkins
C/C++
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Participated in at least 1 major release in a similar role.
  • Perforce
  • Jenkins Configuration As Code
  • Git
  • C++, C#
  • Groovy/Java
  • SQL
  • Knowledge of Build and Release Engineering principles and methodologies including source control, branch management, and build testing using Perforce.
  • Scripting and automation skills in one or more of PowerShell, Python, bash, or similar.
  • Solid understanding of continuous integration best practices.
  • Experience with automated build systems such as Jenkins, TeamCity, Octopus, or equivalent.
  • Experience with Unreal (specifically commandlets) and Steam a must.
  • Bonus points for blueprint experience.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a robust and reliable automated build and continuous integration process for the management of code and digital assets.
  • Monitor build servers and developer systems, proactively solving developer problems before being reported.
  • Make sure these systems communicate effectively with the team at-large to facilitate efficient error resolution.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot build problems, setting expectations and communicating them to the team.
  • Support the automation of manual tasks to reduce downtime and improve stability of systems.
  • Define, implement, and champion policies to significantly increase the efficiency of our software development/delivery process.
  • Management and documentation of deployment processes and automation.
  • Working closely with developers and QA to ensure builds are stable upon release.
  • Working closely with IT to make sure the right infrastructure and processes are in place and assist with system management (Hansoft, Perforce, and project databases).
  • Be the primary point of contact for questions and concerns from our team as well as external vendors.
  • Ability to lead/mentor other members of the automation team.
  • Direct the long-term roadmap for the extension and improvement of our automated systems.
  • Maintain automated systems running on Jenkins.
  • Maintain and extend cloud analytics end-to-end - from events sent in engine to cloud data storage to data reporting tools (Dundas).
  • Coordinate with the IT team hardware and infrastructure improvements.
  • Assist with the build/release process during release windows including the management of perforce streams and the merging of changes between them.
  • Maintain and extend the UnrealGameSync tool.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading game publisher that develops and distributes popular video games through its labels, including Rockstar Games and 2K. The company creates high-quality games for platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with notable titles such as "Grand Theft Auto" and "NBA 2K." Take-Two generates revenue from game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing its intellectual properties. Their goal is to excel in the interactive entertainment industry while maintaining a positive workplace and prioritizing parental controls.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4.1B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1993

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Grand Theft Auto VI's 2025 release is expected to drive significant revenue and engagement.
  • Mobile gaming now constitutes 53% of Take-Two's total bookings, indicating growth potential.
  • Cost reductions, including 600 layoffs, aim to improve efficiency and profitability.

What critics are saying

  • Reliance on mobile gaming revenue poses risks if the market faces saturation or competition.
  • The $45 million settlement with IBM highlights potential vulnerabilities in IP management.
  • Flat bookings in the June quarter suggest challenges in maintaining growth momentum.

What makes Take Two unique

  • Take-Two leverages strong franchises like Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K for market dominance.
  • The company excels in multi-platform game distribution, including consoles, PCs, and mobile.
  • Take-Two's acquisition of Zynga enhances its position in the mobile gaming sector.

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