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thatgamecompany

Technical Support Engineer

Shanghai, China

Location
Shanghai, China
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Engineering
Pay
Not stated
Posted
4 months ago

About the role

On any given day at our game studio, you might:

  • Provide advanced technical support for internal teams, external players, or partners, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., developers, QA, DevOps) to escalate and resolve critical issues using tools like Jira.
  • Assist in deploying updates, patches, or hotfixes via MDM tools like Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain network configurations, including switches, access points, and VLAN setups.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to game development tools, build systems, live operations, or player experiences.
  • Act as the primary point of contact during critical incidents, coordinating with teams to ensure quick resolution and post-incident improvements.
  • Develop scripts or tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve troubleshooting, monitoring, or diagnostics.

We expect you to:

  • Have a passion for games and a deep understanding of the technical challenges faced by players and developers.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex problems with innovative solutions, such as the AI toolchain.
  • Create common goods and build gamification in the office environment, onboarding pipeline, and other areas.

Required Skills

  • 3 years or more of experience in technical support, IT operations, or a related field in a production environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills using scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#, or shell scripting).
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs) and server administration.
  • Proficiency in various platforms/devices such as macOS, Windows, and mobile device troubleshooting, including enterprise applications.
  • Experience with network devices (switches, routers, access points) and basic networking configurations.
  • Ability to analyze logs, error reports, and crash dumps to identify root causes of issues.
  • Familiarity with the AI application ecosystem.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with cross-functional teams and end users.
  • Capable of understanding English documentation. Fluent in written English for technical communications in chat tools. Able to speak English for daily life.

Preferred Skills :

Any of the following would be highly preferred, but most of all, we value engineers who are eager to learn new ways to deliver value to players and teams:

  • Fluent in spoken English for professional communications.
  • Knowledge of enterprise tools like Okta and Google Workspace for user account management.
  • Experience with MDM tools like Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune.
  • Experience with version control systems like Git or Perforce.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes).
  • Proactive in identifying repetitive tasks and collaborating with engineering teams to automate workflows.
  • Experience in monitoring and mitigating cybersecurity risks, such as unauthorized access or data breaches.
  • Familiarity with game engines such as Unity and Unreal.

If you're passionate about games, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are eager to tackle technical challenges head-on, we'd love to hear from you!

Source

Posted by thatgamecompany on their own hiring page, jobs.ashbyhq.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 01:15 UTC; the original is the reference.

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