Bonfire Studios

Engineer

• Developing features, systems, and tools in areas like social, meta-progression, and core game flows.
• Leveraging Unity’s Data-Oriented Tech Stack (DOTS) in C# and Blend/XAML for UI development.
• Shaping and delivering features from design through implementation, collaborating tightly with other designers & engineers along the way.
• Learning and adopting new technologies quickly, applying them to improve the player and developer experience.

Senior/Principal Features Engineer

2D Artist

• Creating concept art for characters, creatures, and props
• Developing visually striking character skin concepts
• Partnering with Art Directors, Artists, Animators, and Designers
• Collaborating with 3D Artists for design refinement
• Producing mood boards and rapid iterations
• Contributing unique perspective to studio practices

Character Concept Artist – Senior/Principal

• profiling, debugging, and performance tuning audio features across platforms.
• working with our heavily customized Unity engine and unique audio integration through creative problem-solving.
• designing runtime audio systems that respond to gameplay and world logic.
• integrating audio middleware (primarily Wwise) more deeply into our engine and pipelines.
• building tools and scripting solutions to help sound designers iterate quickly and efficiently.
• partnering with engineers and content teams to align audio with system architecture.
• driving performance improvements and dynamic mix systems to ensure great results across platforms.

Senior Audio Engineer

3D Artist

• guide team in crafting the immersive world of Arkheron
• set artistic and technical standards for environment art
• mentor a small and talented team
• deliver polished environments that align with gameplay needs
• collaborate closely with design and engineering teams

Lead Environment Artist

Producer

• oversee character art production end-to-end, from design through QA, ensuring assets are delivered predictably and at a high quality bar.
• partner with artists, engineers, and designers to keep asset creation aligned with design intent and gameplay needs.
• help the team stay effective by removing roadblocks, prompting discussions and decisions, and keeping goals clear.
• drive clear, consistent communication of decisions, status, and goals within the character art group and to the broader team.
• bring production toolbox to adapt approaches that best fit Bonfire’s environment.

Senior Producer, Character Art

• Develop and manage publishing plans that align with development milestones and business goals.
• Partner with internal teams and external partners to ensure strategies land smoothly and on time.
• Keep everyone aligned by providing clear updates, surfacing feedback, and driving accountability on next steps.
• Anticipate risks in publishing timelines or strategies and put proactive solutions in place.
• Continuously refine publishing workflows for efficiency and adaptability.
• Coordinate efforts in areas like localization and player support.

Senior Producer, Publishing

Backend Engineer

• Building infrastructure that is:
• Functional — prioritizing an amazing player experience.
• Reliable — minimizing downtime and ensuring stability.
• Scalable — ready to support player demand at any scale.
• Maintainable — services you build are also services you help operate.
• Available — ensuring features run smoothly across multiple platforms.
• Collaborating closely with the game team building our client and server in C#.
• Designing, reviewing, and iterating with other engineers to keep our systems robust and player-focused.
• Developing and running infrastructure in Golang, containerized with Docker and orchestrated with Kubernetes.
• Automating deployment and testing with CI/CD pipelines.
• Using observability and monitoring tools, while also building custom tooling (HTML/TS/Bootstrap/D3.js) to improve operations.
• Keeping services as stateless as possible for reliability and scalability, and using Memorystore (Redis Cluster) and Firestore when persistence is needed.

Server Engineer – Senior, Principal

Social Media Manager

• Creating and managing content for Bonfire’s social channels (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook) — from writing posts to producing short-form videos and visual assets.
• Owning the content calendar, ensuring communication is consistent, authentic, and engaging.
• Partnering with Community, Brand, Creative, Influencer, and PR teams to build integrated campaigns that connect with players and amplify your content.
• Engaging directly with the player community by responding to feedback, surfacing insights, and sparking conversations that build trust and excitement.
• Using data and performance metrics to guide decisions, iterating on both organic and paid content to grow Bonfire’s presence.
• Staying ahead of gaming and social trends, experimenting with new formats, and ensuring content is inclusive and relevant for a global audience.

Social Media Lead

Systems Engineer

• help design, optimize, and evolve the foundational technology that powers the first game.
• focus on engine-level systems, optimizations (PC, consoles, server), and netcode in Unity (using DOTS via C# and C/C++).
• create the tools and infrastructure that empower both developers and players.
• partner with engineers, designers, and other leads across the studio to push technology forward, solve complex problems, and make the entire team more effective.
• debug low-level issues, optimize pipelines, or shape systems that scale for live service.

Systems Engineer – Senior, Principal, Lead

Designer

• Design and implement high-quality audio assets for characters, environments, combat, abilities, UI, and systems.
• Maintain a cohesive audio identity that supports our live multiplayer experience.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, engineers, artists, and narrative teams to ensure audio supports gameplay clarity, player feedback, and emotional impact.
• Implement and iterate on audio content using Wwise and in-engine tools to create dynamic, real-time responses to gameplay.
• Help shape dynamic mix systems and content scalability to support frequent updates and seasonal content.
• Participate in playtests and live content reviews to gather feedback and continuously improve the player experience.
• Contribute to team-wide efforts to build an audio culture focused on craft, innovation, and sustainability.

• You have 4+ years of experience as a sound designer in games, preferably with live service or multiplayer titles.
• You have a strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to craft emotional, immersive, and high-quality audio experiences.
• You are comfortable implementing your work directly using Wwise and game engines like Unity.
• You understand the unique demands of multiplayer games, including audio legibility, mix clarity, and gameplay readability.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working across disciplines.
• You hold a strong passion for games and the creative process.
• You embrace a growth mindset and are eager to learn and contribute.
• You’re comfortable navigating live service environments and iterating on content over time.

• Have strong values that include transparency, ownership, and trust. We are a people-first studio that also strives for a high bar of excellence in our creations.
• Celebrate craft expertise because we are a small, tight-knit group of highly experienced game developers who are as passionate about our team as we are our game.
• Offer opportunities to learn and contribute beyond your focused discipline in areas of interest or passion.
• Practice candor and feedback, leveling ourselves and each other up in the process.
• Play games and have fun together, kindling our own love for games and learning about each other.