At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our DevOps team to shape the technical backbone of exciting new projects.
- Company: Warner Bros. Discovery, a leader in storytelling and entertainment.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a supportive environment for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture in a diverse, award-winning studio.
- Why this job: Work on groundbreaking projects with a passionate team in a creative atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Experience in C++ programming and familiarity with Unreal Engine.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
Your New Role… We want you to join our DevOps team as a Senior Devops Engineer and help shape the technical backbone of Rocksteady’s next project built in Unreal Engine 5. In this role, you’ll focus on the systems that make development fast, reliable, and enjoyable for everyone across the studio.
This role is a great fit if you enjoy exploring complex systems, taking ownership of areas that don’t yet have clear answers, and turning problems into scalable, forward-thinking solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, content creators, and technical leadership, and have the opportunity to grow your expertise at the intersection of engine programming and developer infrastructure.
Your Role Accountabilities…
- Build, maintain, and evolve CI pipelines using Unreal Horde and TeamCity
- Develop and support automation workflows for build, test, cook, and package processes
- Maintain and improve build farm infrastructure, artifact storage, and distribution systems
- Support and optimize distributed compilation to reduce engine and game build times
- Maintain and optimize Derived Data Cache (DDC) infrastructure to improve iteration speed
- Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve pipeline and workflow bottlenecks
- Investigate and prototype modern solutions to improve reliability, scalability, and performance
Qualifications & Experience…
- Experience as a C++ programmer in game development or similar technical field
- Experience working with Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5) beyond gameplay code
- Hands-on experience with automation, build systems, or CI pipelines
- Proficiency in Python and/or C# for tooling and infrastructure development
- Comfortable working in Windows-based development environments
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across large, complex systems
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager.
Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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