We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our Austin office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Construction Management, AutoCAD and Quality Control to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 4 to 7 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Construction Management, AutoCAD and Quality Control. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Pioneer Studios is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Site Engineer at Pioneer Studios, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
What we're looking for
4-7 years of professional experience in a Site Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Construction Management, AutoCAD and Quality Control
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Pioneer Studios, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering