Jobs / United States / Visual Concepts Entertainment
Lead Engineer, Dev Ops - WWE 2K
Visual Concepts Entertainment · 🇺🇸 California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Visual Concepts Entertainment paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $130k–$136k, median $136k. Most were filed at wage level I (71%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
Sponsor Radar — Visual Concepts Entertainment
The US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Visual Concepts Entertainment →
About the role
At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry. What We Need: The WWE 2K team is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our DevOps team, crafting the technical roadmap that supports efficient, collaborative development across the studio. In this role you will take ownership of the technical vision and strategy for the DevOps team, collaborating across teams and disciplines to create tools and systems that enable us to make the next installment of WWE 2K the best yet! What You Will Do: • Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and deployment automation • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of development and production environments • Improve developer workflows through automation and tooling, while ensuring high quality documentation and support • Establish standards and best practices for deployments, environments, observability, and operations • Collaborate with studio partners to refine cross-team workflows and processes • Act as a technical leader, developing and driving technical strategy and vision for your team. Push the limits of what is possible. Who Will Be A Great Fit: • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering. • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience • Experience with Perforce, Jenkins, Git, and/or other version control and automated build systems • Hands-on expertise with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and containerized environments • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows and configuration management tools such as Puppet • Strong understanding of object oriented programming, modern architectural design patterns, and C/C++/C# • Systems engineering expertise across Windows and Linux environments, including scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and familiarity with the .NET ecosystem • Ability to balance technical depth with cross-team collaboration and clear communication • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and driving alignment Might Be Nice: • Experience working on multi-platform software projects • Experience with web technologies like React or Node.js • Familiarity with leveraging AI to enhance developer workflows • Shipped game titles, preferably on console • Experience with distributed, multi-team, or multi-studio environments • Love for video games (not just ours!) US (All States except for WA) The pay range for this position in California Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $138,600 and $194,063 per year. The pay range for this position in New York Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $124,800 and $174,708 per year. The pay range for this position in New Jersey Remoteat the start of employment is expected to be between $124,800 and $174,708 per year. The pay range for this position in Maryland Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $124,800 and $174,708 per year. The pay range for this position in Colorado Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $124,800 and $174,708 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge,