Senior SaaS Operations Engineer

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Palo Alto, CA
In-Office
105K-244K Annually
Senior level
Gaming • Software • Metaverse
The Role
The Senior SaaS Operations Engineer will manage global SaaS platforms, ensuring optimization, automation, and AI integration while providing operational support and vendor management.
Summary Generated by Built In
About the Hiring TeamTencent Overseas IT has the mission to empower Tencent’s rapid global growth with future ready, global IT platforms, applications and services. We are chartered to lead the Overseas IT strategy, architecture, roadmap and execution. Satisfying our internal/external customers and becoming a world class global IT team are our top aspirations.What the Role EntailsAbout the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SaaS Operations Engineer to join our Oversea IT on-site team. In this role, you will lead the operational management, automation, and optimization of our global SaaS platforms, ensuring reliability, scalability, and seamless integration across the enterprise. You will also play a critical role in exploring and adopting AI capabilities within SaaS applications, advising on best practices, and helping our game studios maximize the value of these tools in both art development and game development workflows.

 Lead day-to-day operational management of enterprise SaaS platforms including Atlassian (Jira, Confluence), GitHub, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Zoom, Auto desk, Miro, Notion,Gsuite, Slack, and internal tools.

 Manage user account lifecycle (provisioning, deprovisioning, license management, and role-based access) across SaaS platforms.

 Research, evaluate, and recommend AI integrations and new SaaS features to enhance collaboration, creativity, and productivity across teams.

 Identify and implement automation opportunities in SaaS workflows and functions (e.g., ticket routing, content approvals, usage monitoring).

 Partner with IT security and IAM teams to ensure compliance, SSO/SCIM integration, and strong governance practices.

 Monitor platform performance, usage, and adoption; proactively optimize configuration and workflows to support game studios (art development and game development).

 Work with business stakeholders to understand studio requirements and translate them into scalable SaaS solutions.

 Manage vendor relationships, including contracts, license usage analysis, and renewals; provide recommendations to procurement for cost optimization.

 Develop operational documentation, runbooks, and governance playbooks for SaaS platforms.

 Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for SaaS-related incidents, ensuring timely resolution.

 Stay ahead of SaaS and collaboration technology trends, providing strategic recommendations to leadership and end users.

 Willing to explore and provide functional support for Arts development and Game Development SaaS application/Software, such as: Houdini and Parsec

Who We Look For
 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

 7+ years of experience in IT operations, SaaS administration, or enterprise application management.

 Strong expertise in managing and configuring Atlassian tools, Github, Notion, Gsuite, Slack, Zoom, and other collaboration platforms.

 Expereince and skill with M365 is a plus

 Proven experience with automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, REST APIs) for SaaS workflows.

 Experience integrating AI tools and features into SaaS applications to enhance workflows.

 Solid understanding of identity management, SSO, and SCIM provisioning.

 Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing cross-platform issues.

 Excellent communication skills, with the ability to guide users and present recommendations clearly.

 Ability to work on-site in Palo Alto or Playa Vista and collaborate with global teams.

Preferred Skills

 Experience working with creative or game development teams, understanding their unique SaaS requirements.

 Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR).

 Experience with ITIL processes, change management, and incident response.

 Knowledge of integration and workflow automation platforms (Workato, Zapier, ServiceNow, or custom APIs).

 

Location State(s)

US-California-Palo Alto

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $104,900.00 to $244,300.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Top Skills

Atlassian
Auto Desk
Git
Google Suite
Microsoft 365
Miro
Notion
Powershell
Python
Rest Apis
Sharepoint
Slack
Zoom
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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
107,879 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users.
Our communications and social platforms Weixin and QQ connect users with each other, with digital content and daily life services in just a few clicks.
Our high performance advertising platform helps brands and marketers reach out to hundreds of millions of consumers in China.
Our financial technology and business services support our partners' business growth and assist their digital upgrade.
We invest heavily in talent and technological innovation, actively participating in the development of the Internet industry.
Tencent was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998, and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since June 2004.

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