Senior Systems Engineer

31st Union; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

2K is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Perforce Helix Core to support, enhance, and optimize our source control infrastructure. This role requires technical leadership, global collaboration, and proactive automation to ensure reliability and security.

You will partner with software development and tools engineering teams, implement IaC, and mentor junior staff while maintaining documentation and driving continuous infrastructure improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a systems engineer.
• Perforce Helix Core administration and optimization experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system performance issues and maintain high availability.
• Automation and scripting to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and version control environments.
• Strong cross-functional communication to share technical insights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and optimize Perforce Helix Core infrastructure for high availability and security.
• Oversee server configurations, triggers, permissions, and multi-tool integrations.
• Architect and implement disaster recovery and data integrity practices.
• Collaborate with development and tools teams to refine synchronization, repository organization, and CI/CD integration.
• Provide high-level support, troubleshooting, and training for developers using Perforce.
• Create and maintain comprehensive system architecture and operational documentation.
• Monitor performance metrics and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Drive automation and maintain IaC repositories for version control environments.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

Operational Excellence

Continuous Learning

Problem Solving

Tools

Perforce Helix Core

Jenkins

Job description

Who We Are

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 Summary

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 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 Responsibilities

• Infrastructure 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.

Core Competencies

• 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.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Job-Related Skills

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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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