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Engineering Architect - Game Server Orchestration

United States (Hybrid)

Engineering Architect - Game Server Orchestration

2 Hours ago • All levels • Backend Development

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Job Description

Bungie seeks an Engineering Architect for its Game Server Orchestration team. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend architectures for online applications, focusing on SQL databases and reliability. The architect will collaborate with team leads, gather requirements, and ensure alignment with company objectives. Responsibilities include designing game server and cloud infrastructure solutions, communicating complex technical architectures, and providing code reviews. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in C#, SQL database design, and building robust, object-oriented code. Experience with AWS and persistent game servers is a plus. The position offers a hybrid work model in Bungie-approved remote locations.

Must have:

Design scalable online applications
Build robust C# code
Design efficient SQL databases
Communicate technical architectures effectively
Maintain complex service ecosystems

Good to have:

AWS experience
Persistent game server experience

Perks:

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
Comprehensive healthcare
401k matching
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave

Do you enjoy creating robust, scalable backend systems and architectures? Would you like to work with all of Bungie’s current and future IPs? Do you want to work alongside people who prioritize work-life balance and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees?

As an Engineering Architect on Bungie’s Orchestration team, you bring valuable experience in creating highly available online applications to enhance our technical operations.

The Orchestration team is at the heart of Bungie’s Central Technology Online area, driving the global implementation of Bungie’s backend and game server scaling solutions. This team plays a crucial role in enabling our games to bring joy and excitement to millions of players worldwide by ensuring seamless online experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, build, extend, and maintain backend architecture for scalable online applications, with a strong emphasis on SQL databases, efficiency, and reliability.
Design, develop, and maintain game server and cloud infrastructure solutions
Build and communicate robust mental models for complex technical architecture.
Provide knowledge, guidance, and code reviews to ensure best practices in database design and usage across the team
Work closely with the team leads to gather technical requirements from across the company, ensuring results align with broader company objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience designing and maintaining complex service ecosystems
Ability to independently build and maintain robust, object-oriented code in C#
Ability to design and implement efficient, scalable, and maintainable SQL database solutions that align with best practices in relational database design
Ability to communicate effectively with customers of different technical and non-technical backgrounds to build features and achieve goals.

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

Familiarity with AWS APIs, services, and permissions management
Experience with building and supporting persistent game servers

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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$189.0K - $223.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$206.0K/yr avg.

United States

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