Release and Build Specialist [Unity]

About the role

The Release and Build Specialist develops and maintains automated tools and pipelines that support the version creation and release process for Unity-based projects. This role owns build toolchains and CI/CD pipelines, administers build environments and build farms, and ensures stable, efficient build and release workflows.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role supports daily build operations, troubleshoots build and packaging issues, and contributes to continuous improvement of build, release, and versioning processes.

What you will do

• Maintain build environments/servers and a large build farm; provide operational support (user support and initial issue triage) for build/version systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain build toolchains, automation scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and release workflows; monitor/administer and continuously improve related pipelines and version creation systems.
• Implement and maintain Unity pipelines (asset import, automated builds, and package generation), including Unity Hybrid hot-update toolchains (resource updates, versioning, automated publishing).
• Troubleshoot build/release issues, including package analysis and resolving packaging/signing problems (IPA/APK).
• Manage project data permissions and close-out/archival (e.g., ClosingKit); document and maintain standards for build, versioning, deployment, and automation processes.
• (Nice to have) Support ML training/inference pipelines and related model deployment when applicable; develop additional tools/scripts to automate workflows and improve team efficiency.

What You will Bring

• Experienced on a similar role :build/release/deployment/CI/CD engineering.
• Proficiency in C# or Python (both a plus); ability to write clean, maintainable automation scripts.
• Solid understanding of Unity build workflows: asset import, automated packaging, build scripts.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, QuickBuild).
• Familiarity with iOS release processes (certificates, provisioning profiles, TestFlight, App Store submission).
• Basic knowledge of IPA/APK structures and package troubleshooting.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Perforce, Git, SVN/CVS a plus).
• Strong communication, documentation habits, engineering discipline, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve workflow efficiency and problem-solving.

Benefits and Perks from Ubisoft Shanghai:

• A minimum of 15 days paid annual leave
• Monthly meal and snack allowance
• Premium medical insurance plan and free annual health check
• Game Package: free access to Ubisoft games on PC plus a rich and expanding library of games & books
• Employee Assistance Program: wellbeing solutions, emotional support, and life coaching
• Jumpstart your growth: A rich resevoir of premium and exclusive learning resources to support your continuous learning, expand your skillset, and advance your career.
• 10+ staff clubs featuring weekly sports and gaming activities and events