About the Role
The 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 ensures the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of the Perforce environment through proactive management, advanced automation, and deep collaboration with software development and tools engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, monitor, and optimize Perforce Helix Core infrastructure for high availability, peak performance, and enterprise-grade security.
- Oversee complex server configurations, triggers, permissions, and multi-tool integrations to support global development workflows.
- Architect and implement industry best practices for system reliability, data integrity, comprehensive backup strategies, and disaster recovery protocols.
- Partner with development and tools engineering teams to design and refine synchronization strategies, repository organization, and CI/CD integration.
- Act as the subject matter expert providing high-level support, troubleshooting, and specialized training for development teams utilizing Perforce.
- Develop and maintain sophisticated documentation regarding system architecture, operational procedures, and evolving technical processes.
- Proactively monitor system resource utilization and performance metrics to identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks.
- Drive efficiency by automating routine administrative tasks and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) repositories.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as a systems engineer
- Significant systems engineering experience specifically focused on Perforce Helix Core administration and optimization.
- Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting complex system performance issues and maintaining high-availability environments.
- Proficient in using automation and scripting languages to enhance operational efficiency and reduce system downtime.
- Experience managing version control environments through IaC methodologies and tools.
- 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).
Skills
- Perforce Helix Core
- Systems Engineering
- Automation
- Scripting
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Troubleshooting
- System Administration
- CI/CD Integration
- Technical Support
- Documentation
- Performance Management
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- 4+ years
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
