At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K , one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like BioShock® , Borderlands® , Mafia , Sid Meier’s Civilization ® , and XCOM® , as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K , TopSpin® , and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre.
Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms. But what truly powers 2K is our people. We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to come as they are and do their best work.
Position SummaryThe Senior Systems Engineer is a high-level individual contributor specializing in Perforce Helix Core to support, enhance, and optimize critical source control infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of the Perforce environment through proactive management, advanced automation, and deep collaboration with software development and tools engineering teams. The Senior Systems Engineer balances complex operational requirements with long-term strategic projects, providing technical leadership and clear communication across multiple global teams to drive continuous infrastructure improvement.
Primary ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Optimization: Maintain, monitor, and optimize Perforce Helix Core infrastructure to ensure high availability, peak performance, and enterprise-grade security.
System Administration: Oversee complex server configurations, triggers, permissions, and multi-tool integrations to support global development workflows.
Reliability & Data Integrity: Architect and implement industry best practices for system reliability, data integrity, comprehensive backup strategies, and disaster recovery protocols.
Workflow Collaboration: Partner with development and tools engineering teams to design and refine synchronization strategies, repository organization, and CI/CD integration.
Technical Support & Training: Act as the subject matter expert providing high-level support, troubleshooting, and specialized training for development teams utilizing Perforce.
Documentation: Develop and maintain sophisticated documentation regarding system architecture, operational procedures, and evolving technical processes.
Performance Management: Proactively monitor system resource utilization and performance metrics to identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks before they impact production.
Automation & IaC: Drive efficiency by automating routine administrative tasks and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) repositories for version control environments.
Technical Leadership: Serves as a primary technical resource for source control, influencing best practices across the DevTools function.
Collaboration: Effectively partners with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure capabilities with studio-specific development needs.
Operational Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality infrastructure that empowers development teams and enhances overall organizational productivity.
Continuous Learning: Actively stays informed about emerging technologies, Perforce improvements, and industry-standard version control methodologies.
Problem Solving: Expertly diagnoses and resolves complex system performance and operational issues in a high-pressure production environment.
- 4+ years of experience as a systems engineer
Perforce Expertise: Significant systems engineering experience specifically focused on Perforce Helix Core administration and optimization.
Diagnostic Skills: Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting complex system performance issues and maintaining high-availability environments.
Automation & Scripting: Proficient in using automation and scripting languages to enhance operational efficiency and reduce system downtime.
Infrastructure as Code: Experience managing version control environments through IaC methodologies and tools.
Cross-Functional Communication: Strong ability to communicate technical insights and architectural solutions to diverse stakeholders.
Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site game development environments.
Familiarity with integrating Perforce into automated build systems (e.g., Unreal Engine Horde, Jenkins).
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
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Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience as a systems engineer
- Significant Perforce Helix Core administration and optimization experience
- Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting complex system performance and maintaining high-availability environments
- Proficient in automation and scripting to improve operational efficiency
- Experience managing version control environments using Infrastructure as Code methodologies
- Strong cross-functional communication and ability to present technical solutions to stakeholders
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site game development environments
- Familiarity integrating Perforce with automated build systems (e.g., Unreal Engine Horde, Jenkins)
2K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are part of the standard package as presented on the careers site. Employer-verified listings also confirm these retirement programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave, generous compassionate leave, and a companywide end‑of‑year break are highlighted alongside paid holidays and PTO. These offerings indicate broad coverage for time away from work.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Fitness reimbursements, on‑site/virtual classes, stocked kitchens, free or subsidized meals, commuter benefits, and dog‑friendly offices are widely cited, with some studios calling out mental‑wellness support like Headspace. These perks extend support beyond core insurance into day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
Why Work With Us
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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