Bungie
Infrastructure Engineering Architect - Central Tech
Do you love playing games and thinking about what’s involved in making them a reality? Do you enjoy collaborating closely with talented people of diverse backgrounds? Do you want to work at a company that values your work-life balance and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace? Then join Bungie’s Central Technology organization, supporting Bungie projects like Destiny and Marathon, and become part of an innovative environment where your expertise can thrive.
As an Infrastructure Engineering Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining our in-house distributed build and bug processing systems, which are central to our development pipeline. You will collaborate with various game teams to parallelize and optimize their workflows, enhancing productivity and efficiency. By working closely with our operations team, you will ensure they have the necessary tools to support our systems and users. Additionally, you will address the unique challenges of continuously delivering live service games to our dedicated players.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, test, and maintain production-quality code
- Repair and improve existing complex systems while minimizing regression risks
- Collaborate daily with your team to create robust, performant, and maintainable solutions
- Help translate team goals into clear, actionable plans
- Mentor engineers and guide them through complex problem spaces
- Lead medium to large-sized technical projects from concept through execution and delivery
- Participate in a support rotation, during office hours, to ensure seamless operation of live service games
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Expertise in writing code in C#
- Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and best practices
- Ability to conceptualize and troubleshoot large, proprietary systems and pipelines
- Proficiency in writing SQL queries and stored procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers from diverse technical and non-technical backgrounds
- Proven experience managing or mentoring engineers
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Hands-on experience in building dynamic and responsive web applications using React or similar front-end frameworks
Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).
This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.
Bellevue Pay Range
$189,000—$223,000 USD
So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that members of certain underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!
Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees who are located outside of a Bungie approved state will need to establish residency in an approved state within 45 days of their start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.
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Bungie Bellevue, Washington, USA Office
Bellevue, WA, United States
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