Intrepid Studios, Inc · 4 months ago
Associate Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $112K/yrIntrepid Studios is an independent developer and publisher of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation. They are looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join their Cloud Services team, where the role involves developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, automating workflows, and integrating cloud services with Unreal Engine 5.
Casual GamesGamingOnline Games
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (GKE/EKS, Minikube), Helm, or Terraform
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with UE5
Benefits
Generous medical benefit options covered 100% by employer for employees and dependents
Paid vacation & sick days
401k with matching
Company
Intrepid Studios, Inc
Intrepid Studios is an online game development company with a state of the art facility located in beautiful San Diego, California.
Founded in 2015
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Moore
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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