Tools Engineer

Rocket Science Group•Albany, NY

1d•$60,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory is a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity. We have a track record of delivering player-centric, AAA-quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the engineering frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay. Atomic Theory is more than just a studio — it's a collaborative space where diverse experiences intersect to solve the toughest challenges in modern game development. With offices in Albany NY, Cardiff UK, and Brighton UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale. We are seeking a Tools & Pipeline Engineer to build the automation infrastructure and development standards for our simulation projects. In this role, you will design and implement CI/CD pipelines, establish development workflows, and standardize collaboration practices to ensure high-quality, efficient delivery. You will be the guardian of the build process and the primary enabler of our simulation testing capabilities. An ideal candidate is passionate about games, enjoys tackling a wide range of technical challenges, and has a track record of delivering great player and customer experiences across different areas of game development.

Requirements

Automation Mindset: A passion for eliminating manual processes and building reliable, repeatable workflows.
Technical Proficiency: Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.) and experience with CI/CD tools.
Quality Focus: A commitment to testing and validation, with experience in game or simulation testing environments.
Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work with engineers, designers, and producers to integrate tools into daily workflows.
Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex build and pipeline issues quickly.
Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, producers, and project leads.
Passion for Gaming: A genuine enthusiasm for games and a desire to help create engaging, high-quality experiences for players.
Interest in Learning: Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies, engines, and practices to remain adaptable and effective.

Nice To Haves

Game Development Experience: Familiarity with game engines and their build pipelines.
ECS Knowledge: Understanding of Entity Component System architectures (e.g., Flecs).
DevOps Experience: Experience with containerization or cloud infrastructure for simulation hosting.

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce best practices for source control, pull requests, and project tracking integration to streamline team collaboration.
Design and implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines to automate testing, building, and artifact management.
Develop tooling for simulation command injection via server, client, and headless client workflows.
Resolve compilation issues and maintain build systems to ensure a smooth development experience for the team.
Focus on integrating testable workflows into the development lifecycle, supporting smoke tests, correctness validation, and load testing scenarios without disrupting feature development.