What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Perforce Engineer | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY or Remote position at Blizzard Entertainment?
Team Name
IT - Information Systems
Job Title
Senior Perforce Engineer | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY or Remote
Requisition ID
R027549
Job 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.
Responsibilities
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
Requirements
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
IT - Information Systems
Job Title
Senior Perforce Engineer | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY or Remote
Requisition ID
R027549
Job 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
Requirements
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- 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.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
Salary : $101,000 - $186,754