BUILD A ROCKET BOY is looking for employees for positions:
animator
Responsibility
collaborate with Animation, Code and Design to achieve the look and feel of the desired animations style in-game
offer constructive feedback to the team's work routinely
create and maintain documentation for internal and external use
proactively create and enhance Animation systems to balance the performance and behaviour requirements for the game
prioritise, plan, and manage the time of assigned tasks with minimal oversight
help define the technical direction and develop innovative solutions for difficult animation problems
coach and Mentor members of the Animation team and maintain a high-quality relationship with other departments
escalate priority matters in a timely and professional manner
Requirements
experience with Unreal Engine
thorough knowledge of Animation Graphs, Blend Trees and State Machines implementation and maintenance
understanding and knowledge of procedural runtime animation solutions such as IK/retargeting/ragdoll
understanding and implementation of procedural animation systems to reduce workload and improve believability/readability of characters in-game
strong knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder
knowledgeable of current and emerging animation technologies in animation
previous experience in games development, preferably with at least 1 AAA title under your belt as a Senior Technical Animator or 2/3 as an intermediate with involvement in technical animation
knowledge of animation principles and the processes involved in creating them
administrator
Responsibility
overview
the Jira Administrator is responsible for the configuration, customization, and administration of the Jira project management tool within an organization
they play a critical role in supporting the effective use of Jira by project teams, ensuring smooth operations, and optimizing the tool's functionality to meet the organization's needs
create and manage Jira user accounts, groups, and permissions based on project roles and responsibilities
qualifications and Skills
monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize Jira's configuration and infrastructure
Requirements
ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
if you're based in the UK
technical project manager
Responsibility
represent the engineering craft while managing the dependencies of our cross functional team's, development partner expectations, publishing requirements and service requests
manage Core Engineering development and deployment, while mitigating development risks
ensure data in all project-related tools and repositories is accurate and up to date
prepare clear and effective communications plans and ensure proactive communication to all stakeholders
ensure that the project meets all objectives for quality and looks continuously for quality improvement
Requirements
5 plus years of recent, strong code and system Project Management experience
basic understanding of shared technology systems, environment promotions, integration, and deployment
knowledge of project management concepts and frameworks including SAFe, SCRUM, Agile and PRINCE 2
experience managing an engineering team with strong, capable leadership
our Global Benefits & Perks
unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
£500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
senior engineer
Requirements
able to demonstrate expertise using JavaScript to build front and backend software solutions
strong frontend development experience with React
backend development experience with Node.js, Express etc
experience developing RESTful APIs
experience integrating into third-party APIs
experience building for multiple resolutions
knowledge of source control tools like GitHub & Bitbucket
experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Responsibility
reporting to: Head of Publishing Platform
senior product manager
Responsibility
lead a strike team consisting of development, product, and marketing
collaborate closely with the marketing team on campaign planning and execution
develop and execute the product strategy, aligning it with game goals
optimize monetization strategies for player engagement and revenue growth
plan and execute live operations initiatives, working closely with the content development team
foster cross-functional collaboration with creative services, design, and analytics teams
utilize data analysis and insights to drive continuous improvements
provide elegant solutions to complex user problems
Requirements
bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
strong understanding of product design principles and user-centered design
expertise in monetization, virtual economies, and revenue growth
experience in live operations content planning and player engagement
proficient in market research methodologies
excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
ability to lead and collaborate with development, product, and marketing teams
3+ years of Product Manager experience in free-to-play gaming
researcher
Responsibility
support decision making and planning in growing user research capability for the studio to support development of our games
collaborate with design, development, and product teams to understand research needs and goals throughout production
design and conduct user research studies onsite in our own playtesting lab, including user interviews, surveys, usability testing and playtesting
analyse data and provide actionable insights to the development team to inform design decisions
create user personas and user scenarios to guide development
partner with analytics to increase the context and value of research results
stay current on industry trends and best practices in user research
help to mentor junior user researchers and UXR champions on the team
Requirements
strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis software
experience with usability testing and survey tools
excellent communication and presentation skills
proven ability to deliver user research results in an agile development environment
A bachelor's or master's degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, sociology, or a related field
A passion for video games
our Global Benefits & Perks
unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
data scientist
Requirements
master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL
hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks and big data tools
deep understanding of machine learning techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and reinforcement learning
proven ability to create and deploy scalable data products and machine learning models in a live service game environment
strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholders
passion for gaming
our Global Benefits & Perks
Responsibility
implement real-time machine learning solutions that can adapt to rapidly changing player behavior and game dynamics
ensure projects are on track for committed delivery dates and expectations and provide updates to stakeholders as required
play a role in the creation of DAI strategy and long-term roadmaps
collaborate with game designers, developers, product managers, data analysts, and engineers to identify opportunities for data products, machine learning models, and recommendation systems that can enhance the player experience and drive engagement, retention, and monetization
work with generative AI models to innovate player and creator experiences
design, develop, and validate machine learning models and algorithms to predict player behavior, customize in-game experiences, optimize matchmaking, and improve game balance
evaluate the performance of data products and machine learning models, iterating and optimizing them based on feedback from stakeholders and user data
work with developers and engineers to integrate data products and machine learning models into the game's infrastructure, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability
infrastructure engineer
Working hours
full-time
Language
english
Responsibility
administer and work with all aspects of our IT infrastructure
manage our servers across multiple platforms
research and engineer our infrastructure to support our business as we scale
help manage the studio's backup strategy and integrity
troubleshoot network-related issues and implement robust solutions
collaborate with management and other departments to implement infrastructure that supports our pipeline, growth and ambition
support the wider IT support team with end-user issues and tasks, as escalated
document and maintain internal IT procedures
Requirements
ability to work full-time, ideally based in Edinburgh but could be remote
proven track record working with various aspects of IT infrastructure in a hands on capacity
proven ability to manage network hardware such as switches and firewalls
substantive experience with Windows and Linux server administration
experience working with storage technology
experience working with cloud infrastructure is a plus
exposure to Perforce or other version control software is a plus
flexibility to work out of hours to meet the operational needs of the business
support engineer
Language
english
Responsibility
provide first line technical support to users
perform user and account administration in systems such as Office 365, Perforce and the Atlassian stack
keep computer systems running smoothly and ensure users get the maximum benefit from them
set up workspaces and high-end hardware to accommodate new starts and visitors to the studio
maintain and populate the asset inventory, processing new hardware as received
troubleshoot system problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
replace/Upgrade computer parts as required
provide support using Helpdesk ticketing system and/or other communication channels i.e., Teams
Requirements
ability to work onsite in our Edinburgh studio
previous experience in a technical support role
high level of personal intuition – the ability to research and solve problems independently
ability to specify and build desktop-grade gaming machines from scratch
A strong customer-service focus and mindset
knowledge of basic networking concepts and topologies
technical familiarity with Windows-based operating systems
general familiarity and awareness with gaming hardware is a plus
senior finance business partner
Responsibility
you will support the finance director in streamlining and automating the annual budget and reforecasting process across the company
you will be involved in any other finance projects such as system implementation etc
you will be responsible to set up KPI and primary metrics for the business and key business areas to effectively report and monitor their performance
you will be responsible for working with the budget holders to create accurate, timely annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts based on group objectives
you will also be responsible for monthly reporting and conduct monthly review meeting with relevant budget holders, and continuously monitor the budgeting result
you will also continue to improve and streamline processes in finance and the operational areas, to consistently drive efficiency and identify cost savings
to effectively and efficiently carry out the above responsibilities, you will need to understand and communicate effectively the operational opportunities, risks and sensitivities associated with the financial forecasts and support the budget holder in managing these
you will need to be able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders to ensure best value for money for any investment and to drive better financial result
Requirements
ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified
experience in a corporate accounting or finance role, preferable in a gaming company or creative industry
extensive experiences in performing budgeting and forecasting processes, KPI and performance reporting
excellent analytical skills
solving complex problems and working on initiatives
flexible approach in introducing new procedures and considering the general business acceptance
making difficult or unpopular decisions
managing and influencing senior stakeholders, including those from a non-financial background