Epic Games
Release Manager
Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada
Sponsorship not specified$129k-$189kDetected 13 days ago
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About the role
- At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people.
- Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
- We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
Responsibilities
- Epic Games is looking for a quality-focused Senior Release Manager to work closely with our producers, programmers, build programmers, and QA teams to oversee the build and release process for the Fortnite Ecosystem.
- In this position, you will work directly with the brightest technical minds in the business as we build the premier game engine for a multitude of platforms.
- Develop new practices and structures to better scale release management and stabilization processes across our Game Dev ecosystem, while managing a sub-team of release managers
- Own the scheduling, coordination, quality control, and external certification process across multiple platforms and/or products
- Work closely with QA, Build Programmers, and Lead Programmers to monitor the automated build and integration process, facilitate the resolution of build failures, and understand and communicate the impact of branches and code merges
- Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Requirements
- Strong production/project management skills, communication skills, and people management/direct report experience
- Experience with build and release processes for Software or Games as a Service product
- Technical orientation and a strong understanding of software development
- Knowledge of the game development process and exposure to working with shipped and live titles
Compensation
- In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).
- British Columbia Base Pay Range
- The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below.
- Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale.
- Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience.
- $128,886 - $189,033 CAD
Company info
- Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company.
- For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before.
- As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
- Come be a part of something Epic!
- Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
- Note to Recruitment Agencies:
- Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement).
- We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party.
- Further details on these matters can be found here.
- Whether it's driving a vision from start to finish or collaborating with teams to inspire and deliver projects of Epic quality, Epic's production teams take pride in consistently delivering world-class products and experiences.
- Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design.
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- Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement).
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