Senior Software Development Engineer In Test, Build A Rocket Boy
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Independent game developer
Job no longer available
Independent game developer
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
+Stock Options
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create new and innovative entertainment experiences.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience as a software engineer in test or similar role
- Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
- Experience with automated testing of web services, APIs, and backend systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices
- Knowledge of C++ and Unreal Engine is highly desirable
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting and collaborate with various technical teams
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Test to join our team at Build a Rocket Boy
- This role involves collaborating closely with C++ engineers within the Unreal environment to develop robust testing frameworks and automation processes, and with other QA and automation teams across the business
- The successful candidate will play a key role in improving quality engineering across the team, as well as in our CI/CD pipelines, contributing to automating backend, web and game components
- You will help foster our commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences by ensuring our products are reliable and scalable
- Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and systems
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate testing processes into CI/CD pipelines
- Work with backend and web development teams to automate and streamline platform operations
- Help engineering teams conduct load testing to ensure scalability and performance under stress
- Continuously improve testing strategies and tools to enhance development efficiency and product quality
Our take
The video game industry is one of the biggest and fastest growing industries in the world. In this saturated market, it can be difficult for independent game studios to stand out. However, Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) is one studio that has made a significant splash.
BARB was founded by Leslie Benzies, the high-profile producer and developer who helmed the Grand Theft Auto franchise, one of the biggest and best-selling media titles in the world. This has lent the studio a great deal of media and industry attention. This pedigree (and subsequent financial backing) has allowed the company to attract some of the best and brightest developer talent too.
One of the studio's first titles, "Everywhere", has been described as an innovative “multi-world game experience”. This has set a strong precedent for the studio, which has already built a reputation as a disruptor and potential competitor for fellow Scotland-based developer Rockstar, which Benzies previously worked for. The highly anticipated MindsEye will be released via the Everywhere world in 2023.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
60% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2024
$110m
SERIES D
Total funding: $110m
Company HQ
Leith, Edinburgh, UK
Leadership
Leslie Benzies
(Founder)The former president of Rockstar North, and producer and lead developer of titles such as Grand Theft Auto.
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