About The Company
Visual Concepts is a leading game development studio recognized globally for delivering critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles. With a portfolio exceeding 100 multi-sku games, our diverse and empowered teams are united by a shared passion for play. We operate with an independent and entrepreneurial spirit across multiple studios located in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada.
Our commitment to artistry and technical innovation provides an inspiring environment where top talent can learn, grow, and collaborate with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
About The Role The WWE 2K team at Visual Concepts is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our DevOps team. This pivotal role involves crafting the technical roadmap that supports efficient and collaborative development across the studio. As the Lead Engineer, you will own the technical vision and strategy for the DevOps team, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to develop tools and systems that will help make the next installment of WWE 2K the best yet.
You will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and deployment automation, ensuring the reliability and scalability of both development and production environments.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Platform Engineering
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience with Perforce, Jenkins, Git, or other version control and automated build systems
Hands-on expertise with cloud infrastructure platforms such as AWS or GCP
Experience with containerized environments and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows
Proficiency with configuration management tools like 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 such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash
Familiarity with the .NET ecosystem
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and driving alignment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multi-platform software projects
Knowledge of web technologies such as React or Node.js
Familiarity with leveraging AI to enhance developer workflows
Previous experience shipping game titles, preferably on console
Experience working in distributed, multi-team, or multi-studio environments
Passion for video games
Responsibilities
Design, maintain, and enhance continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, infrastructure, and deployment automation
Ensure development and production environments are reliable, scalable, and high-performing
Improve developer workflows through automation and tooling, while maintaining comprehensive documentation and support
Establish and enforce standards and best practices for deployments, environments, observability, and operations
Collaborate with studio partners to refine workflows and cross-team processes
Serve as a technical leader by developing and driving the technical strategy and vision for the DevOps team
Push the boundaries of what is technically possible to support the studio’s ambitious goals
Benefits
Competitive salary with pay ranges varying by location and experience
Eligibility for bonuses and equity awards based on role and performance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Basic life insurance coverage
14 paid holidays annually
Paid vacation time ranging from 15 to 25 days per year or participation in discretionary time off programs
Up to 10 paid sick days per year
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
401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility for certain locations
Opportunities for professional growth and development within a creative and innovative environment
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.