DevOps Engineer

About The Company

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

About The Role

The WWE 2K team is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our DevOps team, responsible for crafting the technical roadmap that supports efficient, collaborative development across the studio. In this leadership role, you will own the technical vision and strategy for the DevOps team, collaborating across teams and disciplines to create tools and systems that enable us to develop the next installment of WWE 2K to its highest potential. This position requires a strong technical background combined with excellent communication skills to drive alignment and innovation in a dynamic, multi-studio environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Platform Engineering
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with version control and automated build systems such as Perforce, Jenkins, and Git
• Hands-on expertise with cloud infrastructure platforms including AWS and GCP
• Proficiency in containerized environments and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Puppet
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, modern architectural design patterns, and languages such as C, C++, and C#
• Systems engineering expertise across Windows and Linux environments, including scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Experience with the .NET ecosystem
• Ability to balance deep technical knowledge with effective cross-team collaboration and clear communication
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and driving alignment among diverse stakeholders
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on multi-platform software projects
• Familiarity with web technologies such as React or Node.js
• Experience leveraging AI to enhance developer workflows
• Previous experience shipping game titles, preferably on console platforms
• Experience working within distributed, multi-team, or multi-studio environments
• A passion for video games
  
  

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and deployment automation processes
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of both development and production environments
• Enhance developer workflows through automation, tooling, and comprehensive documentation and support
• Establish and enforce standards and best practices for deployments, environment management, observability, and operations
• Collaborate closely with studio partners to refine cross-team workflows and processes
• Serve as a technical leader by developing and driving the technical strategy and vision for the DevOps team
• Innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible to support the development of high-quality game titles
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranges depending on location and experience
• Eligibility for performance bonuses and equity awards
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Basic life insurance coverage
• Paid vacation time ranging from 15 to 25 days annually or participation in discretionary time off programs
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Up to 10 paid sick days annually
• Paid parental and compassionate leave
• Wellbeing programs supporting mental health and overall wellness
• Family planning support through Maven
• Commuter benefits and fitness-related expense reimbursements
• Participation in 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (for Washington State employees)
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Visual Concepts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.