Associate Software Engineer

Intrepid Studios is looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Cloud Services team.

This role is perfect for bright, motivated developers with Python and C++ experience who want to work on cloud-native infrastructure, automation, and game backend services.

This position offers the chance to learn Golang and gain hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s), GKE / EKS, Helm, Minikube, and more while supporting the build, deployment, and scaling of cloud services that integrate with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5).

Responsibilities  Develop & Maintain Cloud Infrastructure – Work with Kubernetes (Minikube, GKE, EKS) to ensure reliable and scalable cloud environments.

Automate & Optimize – Write Python scripts (and learn Go!) to automate developer workflows, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure management.

Build Cloud Services – Assist in building and maintaining scalable backend cloud services that support game development and online gameplay.

Integrate Cloud Services with UE5 – Ensure seamless integration between cloud-based systems and the Unreal Engine game environment.

Manage Deployment & Infrastructure – Help maintain and improve Helm charts for deploying cloud applications and infrastructure components.

Support Build & Testing Pipelines – Contribute to automated testing and build pipelines to maintain high-quality cloud service releases.

Monitor & Improve Performance – Analyze logs, metrics, and performance data to optimize system efficiency.

Collaborate Across Teams – Work with game developers, infrastructure engineers, and production teams to enhance cloud service functionality.

Requirements AS / BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Proficiency in C++ and Python.

Experience with cloud technologies or a strong desire to learn (Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform).

Interest in learning Golang for cloud service development.

Strong problem-solving mindset – ability to automate tasks and improve workflows.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Passion for gaming and technology – Enthusiastic about game development, cloud infrastructure, and the future of online gaming.

Extra Awesome :

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (GKE / EKS, Minikube), Helm, or Terraform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI / CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with UE5.

Interview Overview :

Please note that while this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision. 30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team 60 min interview with the Hiring Manager and Team Final interview with the Executive Team References calls & a background check The Legal Bits :

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