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Staff Site Reliability Engineer

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2K

2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes interactive video games

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$140k - $175kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Awards

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Puppet
Git
Ruby
Java
Docker
AWS
Jenkins
Terraform
Ansible
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Must be onsite 5 days per week in San Mateo, CA
  • 6+ years of demonstrated influence across one or more teams for large scale projects that drive impact and improvement across the organization
  • 6+ years of experience in an SRE role for online services in a multi-region, multi-cloud environment with specific experience in reliability and resiliency
  • 6+ years of developing tools for automation of processes or augmenting off the shelf tool functionality
  • 6+ years of AWS and/or GCP cloud experience running highly elastic mission critical workloads
  • 6+ years of coding experience in at least one or more of Python, Ruby, Java, or Go and a good understanding of code management
  • 6+ years of experience using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or others
  • Extensive knowledge of software build, test, and deploy processes using Git, Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, Docker/containers, and Kubernetes
  • Experience with system analysis and troubleshooting
  • Serve as a mentor to junior engineers and provide technical leadership to the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Build and operate highly resilient systems in a multi-datacenter and cloud global environment serving game and consumer services
  • Develop tools for the management and automation of the systems and service infrastructure
  • Define and implement standards that will impact systems, services, and multiple software environments
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues from both internal and external customers and drive improvements to prevent them from recurring
  • Participate in Site Reliability Engineering’s on-call rotation

2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment, focusing primarily on video games for a wide audience that includes casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and professional eSports players. The company collaborates with well-known game development studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to create popular titles such as "The Quarry" and "TopSpin 2K25." 2K's games are available through digital downloads and physical copies, and they also generate revenue from downloadable content (DLC), in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships. This diverse revenue model, along with their strong collaborations, sets 2K apart from competitors in the video game publishing industry. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality, engaging gaming experiences that appeal to a broad range of players.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

29%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2K's recent acquisition of Gearbox and the development of the next Borderlands game highlight its commitment to expanding its portfolio and market presence.
  • The announcement of Civilization VII and the revival of the TopSpin series demonstrate 2K's dedication to both innovation and nostalgia, appealing to a broad audience.
  • Collaborations with major sports leagues like the NFL and FIFA position 2K as a leader in sports gaming, attracting a dedicated fanbase and potential eSports opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the video game industry requires constant innovation and high-quality releases to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on high-profile licenses, such as FIFA, could pose risks if these partnerships are not renewed or if the games fail to meet expectations.

What makes 2K unique

  • 2K's collaboration with renowned studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games ensures high-quality, engaging titles that stand out in the competitive gaming market.
  • The company's multifaceted revenue model, including game sales, DLC, in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships, provides diversified income streams.
  • 2K's ability to secure high-profile licenses, such as the FIFA franchise, and develop games across various genres, from sports to horror, sets it apart from competitors.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Group Legal Plan

Wellbeing Program

Childcare Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous Compassionate Leave

Companywide End of Year Break