Staff Systems Engineer

 
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THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION in Austin, TX or Novato, CA. 

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!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Perforce Helix Core to lead efforts to define and enhance our critical source control infrastructure. This position involves designing robust, scalable systems, driving strategic improvements, and fostering operational maturity in close collaboration with development, platform engineering, and infrastructure teams.

The ideal candidate brings extensive technical expertise in Perforce, coupled with strong leadership and mentoring skills. This individual effectively balances strategic architecture planning with practical, hands-on technical execution, communicates clearly across teams, and shapes technical direction and best practices.

• Architect, optimize, and maintain Perforce Helix Core infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
• Guide architectural decisions related to server configurations, replication strategies, disaster recovery, and integrations.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior team members, advocating best practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with development and tools engineering teams to refine synchronization strategies, repository organization, and CI/CD workflows.
• Offer expert-level troubleshooting, training, and support to internal teams leveraging Perforce.
• Drive automation initiatives and scripting efforts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Continuously monitor and analyze system performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation covering system architecture, standards, and operational guidelines.

• At least 6 years of systems engineering experience, with at least 4 years of expertise in Perforce Helix Core.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and implement scalable, resilient infrastructure solutions.
• Proven technical leadership experience, including mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Advanced proficiency with automation and scripting to optimize infrastructure management and reduce manual tasks.
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex technical concepts and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

You excel in environments where strategic insight and practical execution intersect. Your passion for robust infrastructure and technical excellence empowers teams, accelerates workflows, and ensures operational success.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,500 and $182,780 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.