Job FunctionsBuild Engineer Intern
Job RequirementsSupport the maintenance and improvement of automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.Assist with scripting tasks to streamline and automate development workflows.Collaborate with software engineers to troubleshoot and resolve build-related issues.Document build processes, configurations, and infrastructure tools for internal use.Contribute to feedback loops by integrating build metrics and alerts into monitoring systems.
SkillsBasic scripting ability in PowerShell, Python, Gradle, or equivalent tools.Familiarity with DevOps concepts, automation, or infrastructure as code.Coursework or personal experience with programming in object-oriented languages such as C#, Python, or C++.Comfortable working in Windows and/or macOS development environments.Strong communication skillsCollaborative mindset
Join our team as a Build Engineer Intern and gain hands-on experience in creating and maintaining infrastructure that powers seamless development, testing, and deployment pipelines. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers in a professional game development environment, learning industry-standard tools and best practices for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). You'll contribute to the creation of stable, automated build environments and help ensure the quality and reliability of our development workflows. This role is ideal for someone passionate about DevOps, scripting, and game development infrastructure, with a strong desire to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Support the maintenance and improvement of automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
- Assist with scripting tasks to streamline and automate development workflows.
- Collaborate with software engineers to troubleshoot and resolve build-related issues.
- Document build processes, configurations, and infrastructure tools for internal use.
- Contribute to feedback loops by integrating build metrics and alerts into monitoring systems.
Baseline Qualifications
- Basic scripting ability in PowerShell, Python, Gradle, or equivalent tools.
- Familiarity with DevOps concepts, automation, or infrastructure as code.
- Coursework or personal experience with programming in object-oriented languages such as C#, Python, or C++.
- Comfortable working in Windows and/or macOS development environments.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Skills
- Interest in learning CI/CD tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHub Actions, or similar.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git or Perforce).
- A passion for automation and Build systems.
Bonus Points
- Exposure to Unity or Unreal Engine, or iOS development.
- Experience building projects for macOS.
- Experience working in a Linux environment.Enthusiasm for VR/AR, interactive media, or game technology.
- Previous experience setting up CI/CD pipelines in school or personal projects.
- Passion for games and staying up-to-date with emerging development tools and practices.
Why Join Us?
This internship is a fantastic opportunity to build real-world experience in game development infrastructure, gain exposure to production-grade tools and workflows, and contribute meaningfully to projects in a dynamic and innovative environment. You’ll be mentored by industry professionals and be part of a team that values creativity, curiosity, and continuous learning.
$19 - $19 an hourSalaries offered are based on candidate experience, internal equity, and the level at which they are hired.Magnopus is an experience focused technology company founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unusual places. We’re passionate about creating rich experiences that unite the physical and digital worlds.Because we’re building the future, we endeavor to create a diverse, creative workplace where people from many perspectives collaborate across disciplines to create amazing things together.
We invest in our employee's progression with ongoing education and mentorship opportunities through their guilds, and support their happiness and productivity through generous health care, time off, and other benefits. We try to foster a safe environment where we can take risks, and learn from our failures. While we value individual talents, we favor collaboration more. We believe that the leadership of the company works for the employees, not the other way around. We feel strongly that our employees guide who we are as a company and the work we create, so we look for characteristics of curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage in every candidate.Though we’ve delivered a lot of crazy stuff, here are a few you can check out at home:Mission: ISSDisney Pixar Coco VRBlade Runner 2049: Memory LabThe Lion King - Virtual ProductionElixirApply for this job
Life at Magnopus
Magnopus is an Experience Company forging art, science, and technology to create new experiences across virtual reality, augmented reality, and good ol' fashioned reality reality.
Located in downtown Los Angeles, we are empowered by an Academy Award-winning team of artists, engineers, and "get it done" producers who bring a diverse body of experience and creative solutions to the field. We're working on original and licensed IP for VR experiences that are game engine-driven, footage-driven, or a mix of both. Our technology teams are developing AR platforms and custom VR platforms for clients on Oculus Rift & Go, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, Magic Leap and HoloLens using Unity, Unreal, and original software development.
Our unique focus on story and content-driven technology development gives us advance access to some of our partner's over-the-horizon hardware and software developments in light field technology, holographic and translucent displays, HMDs, performance capture, and human computing interfaces.
We're honored to have a diverse team of talented individuals building products and experiences that have a positive impact on people's everyday lives, whether in entertainment, education, industry, or government.
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