[Hiring] Senior Perforce Engineer @Blizzard Entertainment

Role Description

We are seeking a Performance Engineer to assist with the design, deployment, and optimization of a multi-node Helix Core (Perforce / P4) environment on Ubuntu Linux, leveraging commit and edge server architecture. This role will support high-scale development workflows across geographically distributed teams and contribute to strategic initiatives such as co-development enablement, secure external access, Unreal Engine customization, and performance optimization. This role is open to candidates based in Irvine, CA or Albany, NY (hybrid or on-site), as well as fully remote candidates within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy Helix Core (Perforce / P4) environments using commit and edge server topology, including standby and edge-to-edge chaining configurations.
• Design and implement secure, scalable infrastructure on Ubuntu, including TLS/SSL hardening, SSO integration, and MFA enablement.
• Optimize performance by configuring edge servers for local operations (e.g., sync, edit, resolve) and minimizing commit server load.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for server provisioning, backup, and maintenance using tools like Ansible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Network, & Developers) to align architecture with enterprise standards and project goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, including latency, trigger failures, and workspace bottlenecks in CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins).
• Document architecture, operational procedures, and disaster recovery strategies for internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to active incidents and factor in any findings to future architectural decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting and managing Helix Core (Perforce / P4) in multi-node commit/edge configurations in hybrid on-prem and cloud environments.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Perforce when used with Unreal.
• Strong proficiency in Ubuntu Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with TLS/SSL configuration, Okta, and MFA in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Perforce triggers, replication, and edge-specific behaviors (e.g., edge-submit, edge-content).
• Experience with Ansible or similar automation tools for infrastructure management.
• Deep understanding of networking, firewall, and DMZ configurations for secure external access.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple teams and time zones.

Bonus Points

• Experience using Perforce for game development version control.
• Experience with VMware & Aria Automation.
• Experience with deploying Perforce nodes to public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of Jenkins integration with Perforce and performance tuning for build pipelines.
• Familiarity with Perforce proxy and edge node deployment in co-development scenarios.
• Prior work in game development, media asset management, or large-scale CI/CD environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.