Senior C++ Build Pipeline Programmer
Job Summary
Job Description
Crytek is seeking a Senior C++ Build Pipeline Programmer to enhance and maintain CryEngine's CMake-based C++ compilation pipeline. The role involves close collaboration with programmers and build engineers to optimize pipeline performance, ensuring stability for programmers and CI systems. Responsibilities include identifying and resolving bottlenecks, improving build processes, and streamlining development procedures. The position requires 5+ years of experience with CMake, scripting languages, debugging C++ compilation/linker errors, and building for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, Xbox, Playstation, Android, iOS). Familiarity with CMake toolchains, generators (Ninja, MSBuild), MSVC, Clang, GCC compilers, and working in Windows environments is essential. Remote work options are available for Germany, Sweden, UK, Spain, Poland, and Austria (permanent contract), with freelance contract options for other locations within a +/- 2-hour CET time difference.
Must have:
- 5+ years C++ experience
- Proficient in CMake
- Experience with multiple platforms
- C++ compilation/linker error debugging
- Pipeline optimization
- Collaboration with engineers
Good to have:
- Python experience
- Perforce/Git experience
- Windows & Linux experience
- Games industry experience
- Dependency management best practices
Perks:
- Relocation package (Frankfurt)
- Remote work options
- Company apartment (Frankfurt)
- Relocation support
- Public transport pass
- Gym membership
- German classes
- Company events
- 24+ vacation days (Frankfurt)
11 skills required
Job Details
Senior C++ Build Pipeline Programmer
Join us in our Frankfurt Studio as a Senior C++ Buildpipeline Programmer. Your CMake Knowledge will bridge the gap between our engine programmers and build engineers. Your experience will help to keep our engine on the cutting-edge by identify bottlenecks and improve our pipelines and build processes, streamlining our development procedures.
*Required documents that allow a careful evaluation of your application are resume, cover letter and additional links to your projects*
Relocation & Remote Work
For this position, you have one of the following options:
1. Come to our modern headquarters in Frankfurt and receive an attractive relocation package and have access to all of our benefits.
2. If you are already living in one of the following countries, we are able to offer you a permanent work contract and allow you to work remotely as an employee from there.
Germany
Sweden
United Kingdom
Spain
Poland
Austria
3. If you are interested in full-time remote work in any other country (max. +/- 2 hours CET), we can offer you a freelance contract arrangement.
For almost 20 years, Crytek has been at the cutting-edge of computer graphics performance. Our award-winning CRYENGINE empowers developers and creatives at our own studios and licensees worldwide – from small indies to AAA powerhouses – to deliver unique experiences, create new worlds, and ultimately make awesome games.
- Responsibilities
- You will enhance and maintain CryEngine's CMake based C++ Compilation Pipeline.
- You'll work closely with programmers and build engineers to continuously enhance the pipeline
- You'll ensure stability of the pipeline for programmers and CI systems
- Optimization of pipeline to make best use of CPU resources
- Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field.
- Proficient in CMake.
- Knowlege in scripting languages.
- Experience with debugging and resolving C++ compilation/linker errors.
- Familiar with large scale configurable projects.
- Familiar building for multiple platforms (e.g. Windows PC, Linux PC, Xbox, Playstation, Android, iOS).
- Familiar working with CMake toolchains and generators (e.g. Ninja, MSBuild).
- Familiar with MSVC, Clang, GCC compilers and their options (at least one of them).
- Working in a Windows environments.
- Solid English skills, excellent communication skills with strong affinity for transparency.
- Pluses
- Experience with Python
- Experience working with version control system software (e.g. Perforce or Git).
- Experience working with both Windows and Linux environments.
- Professional experience in the Games industry.
- Familiarity with dependency management best practices
What you can expect from us
Career Path
Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.
Company Apartment
To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.*
Relocation Support
We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family.
You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).*
Public Transport Pass
Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.*
Gym Card
A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
International Environment
We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.
German Classes
Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.
Events
Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!*
We are all gamers: stay connected and play games with your colleagues at our remote gaming parties.
Vacation Days
At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.
*only applicable to employees in Frankfurt.
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About The Company
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine), and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games.
For more information visit www.crytek.com - www.cryengine.com and www.huntshowdown.com
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