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Bonfire Studios

&lt;p&gt;What&#39;s the one game you couldn&#39;t put down? The game that connected you with friends, and made you feel like you belonged? If a game has ever defined a chapter of your life, then you already know the spark we’re chasing. Our mission is to ignite that same feeling for players; the thrill of competition, the joy of community, and the belonging of finding your own corner of a larger world.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Great games begin with people who dare to dream big. If that sounds exciting, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bonfire is a group of experienced and ambitious developers, proud to be creating our first original IP: &lt;a href=&quot;https://arkheron.com/en_US/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Arkheron&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It is a fast-paced, competitive PVP game set in a surreal dark fantasy world where 15 teams of three battle their way up the Tower. In a world built from memories, you will loot powerful items to create and adapt a unique build-out that will change your strategy and combat experience with every Ascension.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/2q-vxoejYf4&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;314&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The best way to understand our Art team is in their own words — here’s how they describe their work.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Our goal is to immerse players in an extraordinary and haunting realm. From initial concept art to final in-game elements, we are crafting a compelling aesthetic experience that seamlessly blends with and brings to life the game’s narrative, level design, combat and audio. We play the game daily and our deep understanding of it allows us to deliver visuals that put the player experience first, while still pushing artistic boundaries to fully capture the unique tone and unforgettable atmosphere of the Arkheron’s world.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As a &lt;strong&gt;Senior/Principal Character Concept Artist&lt;/strong&gt; at Bonfire, you’ll help shape the look and feel of Arkheron by creating characters that are both captivating and believable. This role calls for a strong balance of imagination and design clarity, resulting in bold ideas and then refining them into concepts that elevate every aspect of our game. You’ll explore anatomy, costume, and prop design to ground your characters in authenticity while capturing Arkheron’s distinctive tone.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE BY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Creating concept art for characters, creatures, and props; from loose exploratory sketches to fully rendered designs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Developing visually striking and clear character skin concepts that strengthen the narrative and align seamlessly with the IP.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Partnering with Art Directors, Artists, Animators, and Designers to ensure characters and creatures not only look compelling but function well in-game.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaborating with 3D Artists through detailed paint-overs and feedback to refine designs and solve visual challenges.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Producing well-researched mood boards and rapid iterations that inspire new themes and directions for the art team.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bringing your unique passions and perspective to the broader studio and contributing beyond your core discipline that help shape not just the look of Arkheron, but also the creative practices of the team.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bring a stunning portfolio that showcases your strongest work and highlights your range as a concept artist.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have built a career creating characters, costumes, and creatures that push the limits of quality and creativity (whether in AAA games or film) leaving players and audiences with designs they remember.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrate outstanding draftsmanship and artistic fundamentals, with deep knowledge of costume and fashion design across eras and cultures, a strong sense of materials, and the ability to communicate them visually.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Can illustrate FX and animation through storyboards, and bring expert-level proficiency in Photoshop to your work.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hold yourself to a high quality bar, and proactively adapt to creative challenges to ensure the art always elevates the game.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrive on collaboration, adapting your communication style (written, verbal, and visual) to meet the needs of your teammates.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Actively seek and apply feedback across disciplines, staying curious about other teams’ challenges and using those insights to strengthen how art supports gameplay.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Embrace accountability, consistently meet deadlines, and bring a self-starting, self-managing approach that keeps you moving in step with development.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’re happiest on large teams with clear, specialized lanes. At Bonfire, we’re a small, senior group where everyone wears a few different hats.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Radical transparency and direct feedback feel uncomfortable. We rely on openness and shared ownership to do our best work together.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’d rather follow an established process than help shape and evolve one. Here, we’re always iterating as the team and game grow.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Playfulness and creativity don’t feel essential to you. For us, they’re core ingredients in making something truly special.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You prefer to stay narrowly focused on your craft. This role is about collaborating across disciplines and influencing areas beyond your immediate specialty.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT BONFIRE BECAUSE WE:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage, making the tough calls to build a game we’re proud to play every day.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keep fun at the core: we play Arkheron daily, staying grounded as players. If it’s not more fun than yesterday, we fix it. We don’t chase trends; we listen by playing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team — not by investors or a board.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership; where transparency matters and egos don’t.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;hr&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The base salary range for this role is &lt;strong&gt;$174,800 - $221,817&lt;/strong&gt;. Depending on your experience and level (whether you’re closer to mid-level or principal), your offer may land above or below that range. We don’t just look at years on a résumé — we think about the impact you can have on the team and the game. Of course, compensation at Bonfire goes beyond salary. Every new teammate receives equity, plus a full benefits package and some extra perks to make work (and life) better. When we connect, we’ll happily walk you through the full details.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Want to get a feel for what it’s like to work here? You can check out more about our culture, team, benefits, and perks at&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bonfirestudios.com/&quot;&gt; www.bonfirestudios.com&lt;/a&gt;. And don’t worry — anything you share with us in the application process is just for recruiting and won’t be shared. You can read more in our&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bonfirestudios.com/privacy/&quot;&gt; privacy policy&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Orange County, Hybrid

Hybrid

Orange County

Character Concept Artist (Senior/Principal)

&lt;p&gt;What&#39;s the one game you couldn&#39;t put down? The game that connected you with friends, and made you feel like you belonged? If a game has ever defined a chapter of your life, then you already know the spark we’re chasing. Our mission is to ignite that same feeling for players; the thrill of competition, the joy of community, and the belonging of finding your own corner of a larger world.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Great games begin with people who dare to dream big. If that sounds exciting, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bonfire is a group of experienced and ambitious developers, proud to be creating our first original IP: &lt;a href=&quot;https://arkheron.com/en_US/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Arkheron&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It is a fast-paced, competitive PVP game set in a surreal dark fantasy world where 15 teams of three battle their way up the Tower. In a world built from memories, you will loot powerful items to create and adapt a unique build-out that will change your strategy and combat experience with every Ascension.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/2q-vxoejYf4&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;314&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The best way to understand our Publishing team is in their own words — here’s how they describe their work.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;On the Publishing team, we believe the most meaningful experiences are built with, not just for, passionate communities. Forget chasing KPIs, we ditch the megaphone for open dialogue, building bridges between our talented devs and the players who love our game as much as we do. We reflect the heartbeat of the community back to the devs - what excites them, what they’re struggling with and what they value - and in turn we foster trust in the shared vision for the world we’re creating. Our role is to amplify their voices, ensuring they help shape our world, not just hear about it. Above all else, we want to craft powerful and lasting moments that ignite us and our community; because in the end, we’re all players here. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As our &lt;strong&gt;Player Support Lead&lt;/strong&gt;, you’ll design the systems, tools, and policies that ensure players feel supported, respected, and empowered. This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role that bridges design, engineering, publishing, and community. Your mission: to solve player pain points quickly, securely, and at scale — getting players back into the game and keeping them connected to our world. At Bonfire, we don’t have armies of support agents, so we rely on creative, scalable solutions that blend self-service, smart automation, and thoughtful workflows. If that challenge excites you, this is the role.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;YOU&#39;LL CONTRIBUTE BY:&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Building support workflows that guide players from problem to solution, with an emphasis on scalable self-service and automation.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Defining and managing secure, GDPR-compliant systems that protect player data and meet platform requirements.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Creating and maintaining a player knowledge base that’s intuitive, regularly updated, and reflective of Bonfire’s tone and values.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Leading vendor partnerships for moderation, support agents, and related tools, ensuring quality, alignment, and global coverage.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Developing incident response plans to quickly address outages, exploits, or large-scale player issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Working with design, engineering, publishing, and community partners to proactively address friction points.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Depending on your background, refining moderation philosophies, managing GGWP agents, overseeing sentiment analysis, or shaping monetization/refund policies.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;WE&#39;RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU:&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bring 5+ years of experience in player or customer support, with direct ownership of tools, workflows, and policies.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have hands-on experience setting up and managing vendors, scalable automation, and moderation platforms.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand platform certification requirements and integrations across console, PC, or mobile.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have supported players globally and understand regional differences and best practices.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Know the unique challenges of competitive PvP or online multiplayer games.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Are an excellent and empathetic communicator, able to balance player advocacy with internal collaboration.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Bonus points if you:&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand the social media and games ecosystem (including nuances like influencer support and community expectations).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bring experience with moderation design, sentiment analysis, monetization policies, or other community health initiatives.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF:&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Your support background is primarily in large-scale call centers without experience building lightweight, scalable systems.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You come from industries with little community engagement (e.g., enterprise SaaS, healthcare) without exposure to player-first environments.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You rely on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions rather than evolving, player-centric approaches that adapt with the game.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;YOU&#39;LL LOVE WORKING AT BONFIRE BECAUSE WE:&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage, making the tough calls to build a game we’re proud to play every day.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keep fun at the core: we play Arkheron daily, staying grounded as players. If it’s not more fun than yesterday, we fix it. We don’t chase trends; we listen by playing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team — not by investors or a board.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership; where transparency matters and egos don’t.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;hr&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The base salary range for this role is &lt;strong&gt;$120,000-$140,000&lt;/strong&gt;. Depending on your experience and level (whether you’re closer to mid-level or principal), your offer may land above or below that range. We don’t just look at years on a résumé — we think about the impact you can have on the team and the game. Of course, compensation at Bonfire goes beyond salary. Every new teammate receives equity, plus a full benefits package and some extra perks to make work (and life) better. When we connect, we’ll happily walk you through the full details.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Want to get a feel for what it’s like to work here? You can check out more about our culture, team, benefits, and perks at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bonfirestudios.com/&quot;&gt;www.bonfirestudios.com&lt;/a&gt;. And don’t worry — anything you share with us in the application process is just for recruiting and won’t be shared. You can read more in our &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bonfirestudios.com/privacy/&quot;&gt;privacy policy&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Publishing

Hybrid, Irvine, California, United States

Player Support Lead

&lt;p&gt;What&#39;s the one game you couldn&#39;t put down? The game that connected you with friends, and made you feel like you belonged? If a game has ever defined a chapter of your life, then you already know the spark we’re chasing. Our mission is to ignite that same feeling for players; the thrill of competition, the joy of community, and the belonging of finding your own corner of a larger world.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Great games begin with people who dare to dream big. If that sounds exciting, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bonfire is a group of experienced and ambitious developers, proud to be creating our first original IP: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Arkheron&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. It is a fast-paced, competitive PVP game set in a surreal dark fantasy world where 15 teams of three battle their way up the Tower. In a world built from memories, you will loot powerful items to create and adapt a unique build-out that will change your strategy and combat experience with every Ascension.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/2q-vxoejYf4?feature=shared&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;314&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;205&quot; data-end=&quot;609&quot;&gt;At Bonfire, we believe great games are built on more than features — they’re built on deep player understanding, thoughtful decisions, and the tools that help teams act on both. Our Platform group builds the systems that connect players to the studio: analytics that reveal how people play, community tools that shape how they connect, and marketing and messaging infrastructure that determines when, where, and how we show up for them.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This team owns the foundation behind Arkheron and future projects — from data pipelines and experimentation frameworks to community and martech systems that power real player-facing experiences. While much of the work happens behind the scenes, the impact shows up directly in how players discover the game, engage with each other, and experience the world over time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This role focuses on the shared platform systems and tools that enable teams to make better decisions and deliver better player experiences at scale. (Note: responsibilities such as owning game feature development, monetization design, or franchise strategy fall within other roles at Bonfire).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you’re energized by shaping what gets built, why it matters to players, and how teams make better decisions through strong systems and tooling, this could be a great role for you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE BY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Owning product direction for platform systems&lt;/strong&gt; that enable and support player-facing experiences, shaping roadmap, priorities, and long-term vision.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Translating player behavior into action&lt;/strong&gt;, partnering closely with analytics and insights to turn telemetry, experimentation, and qualitative signals into clear product opportunities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prioritizing ruthlessly&lt;/strong&gt; by weighing player value, studio leverage, and technical investment to decide what to build, what to buy, and what not to do.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Defining requirements for platform capabilities&lt;/strong&gt; (such as messaging, campaigns, triggers, segmentation, and experimentation) used by game and publishing teams to deliver customer-facing experiences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shaping how the studio interacts with players at scale through shared systems and tooling&lt;/strong&gt;, without setting game design or monetization strategy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connecting platform investments to measurable outcomes&lt;/strong&gt; — such as improved onboarding, healthier communities, and better retention — by enabling teams with better data, tools, and workflows.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Partnering deeply with engineering and technical leads&lt;/strong&gt; to scope solutions, evaluate tradeoffs, and ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and fit for long-term use.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collaborating with Arkheron’s development team&lt;/strong&gt; by advocating for platform capabilities that unlock options and flexibility, without prescribing creative or gameplay decisions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Designing for internal users&lt;/strong&gt; by working hand-in-hand with design and UX to build tools that are intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable for developers to use.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have &lt;strong&gt;5+ years of experience in product, analytics, or a data-driven role&lt;/strong&gt;, with 2+ years shaping platform, infrastructure, or internal tooling products that support customer-facing outcomes.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Think naturally in &lt;strong&gt;player journeys and customer interactions&lt;/strong&gt;, while working on systems rather than direct game features.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;data to guide decisions&lt;/strong&gt;, with strong instincts around metrics, telemetry, experimentation, and identifying meaningful signals versus noise.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bring hands-on experience with &lt;strong&gt;martech and player engagement systems&lt;/strong&gt; (campaign engines, triggers, segmentation, attribution, messaging workflows).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understand modern &lt;strong&gt;community ecosystems&lt;/strong&gt; (Discord integrations, bots, role systems) and how tooling choices shape player behavior and culture.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Are fluent in engineering concepts and tradeoffs, comfortable discussing &lt;strong&gt;APIs, data pipelines, telemetry, and build-vs-buy decisions&lt;/strong&gt; with technical partners.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Balance competing inputs from game teams, publishing, analytics, and design — and can prioritize clearly when everything feels important.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Communicate with clarity and empathy, building strong relationships across disciplines.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You want lots of process and structure already in place.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You prefer player-facing product over internal platforms + tooling.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Data, telemetry, and experimentation aren&#39;t core to how you make decisions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You shy away from technically complex domains or API/data discussions.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Balancing competing stakeholder needs drains you more than it energizes you.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT BONFIRE BECAUSE WE:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage, making the tough calls to build a game we’re proud to play every day.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keep fun at the core: we play Arkheron daily, staying grounded as players. If it’s not more fun than yesterday, we fix it. We don’t chase trends; we listen by playing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team — not by investors or a board.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership; where transparency matters and egos don’t.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;hr&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The base salary range for this role is&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-stringify-type=&quot;bold&quot;&gt;$196,500 - $247,133&lt;/strong&gt;. Depending on your experience and level (whether you’re closer to mid-level or principal), your offer may land above or below that range. We don’t just look at years on a résumé — we think about the impact you can have on the team and the game. Of course, compensation at Bonfire goes beyond salary. Every new teammate receives equity, plus a full benefits package and some extra perks to make work (and life) better. When we connect, we’ll happily walk you through the full details.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Want to get a feel for what it’s like to work here? You can check out more about our culture, team, benefits, and perks at&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bonfirestudios.com/&quot;&gt; www.bonfirestudios.com&lt;/a&gt;. And don’t worry — anything you share with us in the application process is just for recruiting and won’t be shared. You can read more in our&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bonfirestudios.com/privacy/&quot;&gt; privacy policy&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Engineering

Product Manager, Internal Tools & Player Insights

&lt;p&gt;What&#39;s the one game you couldn&#39;t put down? The game that connected you with friends, and made you feel like you belonged? If a game has ever defined a chapter of your life, then you already know the spark we’re chasing. Our mission is to ignite that same feeling for players; the thrill of competition, the joy of community, and the belonging of finding your own corner of a larger world.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Great games begin with people who dare to dream big. If that sounds exciting, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bonfire is a group of experienced and ambitious developers, proud to be creating our first original IP: &lt;a href=&quot;https://arkheron.com/en_US/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Arkheron&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. It is a fast-paced, competitive PVP game set in a surreal dark fantasy world where 15 teams of three battle their way up the Tower. In a world built from memories, you will loot powerful items to create and adapt a unique build-out that will change your strategy and combat experience with every Ascension.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The best way to understand our Engineering team is in their own words — here’s how they describe their work.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;On the Engineering team at Bonfire, it is about more than code. For us, it&#39;s essential to build a deep understanding and intuitive sense of what makes our game special through our players&#39; hearts and minds. Guided by this sensibility, we form close partnerships with artists and designers to challenge ourselves, exploring creative and fun ways to evolve the game together. We ruthlessly prioritize what matters most and continually weigh trade-offs in our pursuit of making both playing and building our game feel great.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As a &lt;strong&gt;Systems Engineer&lt;/strong&gt;, you’ll help design, optimize, and evolve the foundational technology that powers our first game. Your work will focus on engine-level systems, optimizations (PC, consoles, server), and netcode in Unity (using DOTS via C# and C/C++), creating the tools and infrastructure that empower both our developers and our players.&amp;nbsp;This role is highly collaborative — you’ll partner with engineers, designers, and other leads across the studio to push technology forward, solve complex problems, and make the entire team more effective. Whether you’re debugging low-level issues, optimizing pipelines, or shaping systems that scale for live service, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the core of our game and contribute across many areas of development.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE BY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Building and optimizing the foundational engine systems in Unity/DOTS (C# and C/C++), ensuring tools and tech run efficiently for both developers and players.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaborating with internal and external leads to improve engine platform capabilities (performance, console features, anti-cheat protection) and improve team workflows.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Tackling projects such as optimizing iteration pipelines, building maintainable live-editable profiling systems, and enhancing runtime systems like rendering, streaming, and netcode.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Jumping into other areas as needed (from audio to UI to gameplay systems) to support the broader team.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Creating tools and APIs that make developers’ lives easier, helping the team deliver high-quality content faster.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contributing beyond core engineering, leaning on your passions and perspectives to help the studio grow together.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Have experience with custom or heavily modified engines for AAA games on PC and modern consoles, with multiple shipped titles.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bring deep technical knowledge in areas like multi-threaded architecture, asynchronous programming, and ECS paradigms.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Enjoy solving tough problems — whether debugging elusive issues or optimizing complex systems.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrive on curiosity and adaptability, eager to dive into new areas and unfamiliar code.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Value collaboration, trust, and diverse perspectives, building strong partnerships across the studio.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Embrace a growth mindset, caring about your own development and supporting others in theirs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Carry a genuine passion for both technology and the creative process of making games.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE ROLE FOR YOU IF:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;You prefer working only within well-defined boundaries, because this role requires diving into unfamiliar systems and solving problems across multiple areas.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’re most comfortable in environments with rigid hierarchy — Bonfire values a flat, collaborative structure where everyone contributes.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You prefer focusing on gameplay features rather than engine-level systems, optimizations, or developer tools.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Debugging, profiling, and low-level optimizations feel tedious instead of energizing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’re uncomfortable working in a live service environment where iteration, scalability, and constant improvement are essential.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT BONFIRE BECAUSE WE:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage, making the tough calls to build a game we’re proud to play every day.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keep fun at the core: we play Arkheron daily, staying grounded as players. If it’s not more fun than yesterday, we fix it. We don’t chase trends; we listen by playing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team — not by investors or a board.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership; where transparency matters and egos don’t.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The base salary range for this role is &lt;strong&gt;$237,500 - $290,000&lt;/strong&gt;. Depending on your experience and level (whether you’re closer to mid-level or principal), your offer may land above or below that range. We don’t just look at years on a résumé — we think about the impact you can have on the team and the game. Of course, compensation at Bonfire goes beyond salary. Every new teammate receives equity, plus a full benefits package and some extra perks to make work (and life) better. When we connect, we’ll happily walk you through the full details.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Want to get a feel for what it’s like to work here? You can check out more about our culture, team, benefits, and perks at&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bonfirestudios.com/&quot;&gt; www.bonfirestudios.com&lt;/a&gt;. And don’t worry — anything you share with us in the application process is just for recruiting and won’t be shared. You can read more in our&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.bonfirestudios.com/privacy/&quot;&gt; privacy policy&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;