At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and optimise the build, packaging, and release for Vortex, our popular mod manager.
- Company: Join Nexus Mods, the largest video game modding platform with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on modernising the future of modding.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the gaming world by enhancing tools used by millions.
- Qualifications: Experience with Electron apps, CI/CD pipelines, and a passion for gaming.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Location: Remote, but within the UK. Please note: We are unable to sponsor international visas at this time.
About Nexus Mods:
- Established in 2001, Nexus Mods is the largest video game modding platform on the internet - a household name in the PC gaming ecosystem.
- 71M+ registered members
- 800K+ mods for 4,000+ games
- 21B+ mod downloads
We’re currently focused on product modernisation, driving growth and building infrastructure for the next 10 years of community-powered modding.
Our Role:
We're looking for a Senior Engineer to own the build, packaging, release, and developer experience for Vortex, our open-source Electron mod manager (TypeScript, React, Redux, Node.js) used by millions of gamers. If you've shipped and maintained a production Electron app, build toolchain, native modules, code signing, auto-update, cross-platform packaging this role is built around that skill set. You'll work closely with our App engineers to improve how Vortex is built, packaged, and shipped across Windows and Linux.
Requirements:
- Own and improve CI/CD pipelines across all services, with Vortex as the primary focus (GitHub Actions).
- Own and optimise the Vortex build toolchain: pnpm/Nx monorepo orchestration, TypeScript compilation, bundling (Webpack 5, migrating to Rolldown), Electron packaging (electron-builder), and native module compilation (node-gyp, @electron/rebuild).
- Set up and maintain testing infrastructure: unit/integration (Vitest) and E2E (Playwright).
- Design and maintain the Vortex release pipeline: versioning, signing, auto-update, staging/beta channels, and installer generation.
- Improve developer experience for App engineers: local dev setup (Windows/Linux), fast rebuild/reload cycles, debugging tooling, and dependency strategy (pnpm, native builds, security scanning).
- Support ongoing Electron/Node.js runtime upgrades, ensuring native module compatibility and minimal ecosystem breakage.
- Participate in on-call, respond to infrastructure incidents, contribute to post-incident reviews, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
Senior Platform Engineer employer: Black Tree Gaming
Nexus Mods is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on innovation and collaboration within the gaming community. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead technical initiatives and shape the future of modding for millions of users, all while enjoying the flexibility of working from the UK or Europe. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to empowering creators and enhancing the gaming experience.
