Associate Software Engineer

Intrepid Studios, Inc

full-time

Posted on: 8/30/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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💰 $80,000 - $112,000 per year

JuniorMid-Level

CloudGoKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

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

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