Site Reliability Engineer

Join Crytek as a Site Reliability Engineer (Hunt: Showdown – Frankfurt, Germany)

Crytek is looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to support Hunt: Showdown’s NetOps department in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.

As part of our network operations team, you will serve as a liaison between different development teams and NetOps. Working closely with production and system architecture, you’ll ensure that projects are well-planned, documented, and implemented. This role includes both operational and project-based responsibilities.

This position is based on-site at our Frankfurt headquarters. You’ll work alongside a world-class team of industry-leading developers and benefit from our attractive relocation package.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain hosted/cloud data center environments on a daily basis.
• Install, configure, and patch system and game software.
• Monitor, manage, and report system status to maintain 99.9% uptime for applications and systems.
• Collaborate with R&D to install, configure, and operate new or updated features as needed.
• Ensure all systems and game environments are accurately documented and up to date.
• Assist in process and policy development and documentation.
• Operate and maintain a dynamic, highly available production environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Network Operations Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in container technologies.
• Experience with continuous integration, delivery, and automated deployments.
• Strong knowledge of network security and infrastructure.
• Experience working with both bare metal and cloud servers.
• Proficient with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Skilled in observability tooling such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Mimir, and Grafana.
• Experience managing high-traffic servers — scaling, profiling, debugging, and stress testing.
• Solid understanding of the full web stack (REST APIs, HTTP, CDN, caching, headers, asset loading, cookies, etc.).
• Hands-on experience setting up monitoring for online applications (Go, Java, C++) and creating proactive metrics and alerts.
• Strong scripting skills in Shell and Python.
• Excellent network troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What You Can Expect From Us

Career Path

Your professional development is important to us. Crytek provides a clear career progression plan to help you achieve your goals and advance your expertise.

Relocation Support

We offer a comprehensive relocation package including budget, flight coverage for you and your family, visa and work permit assistance, and full support settling into life in Germany (e.g. banking, schools, housing, and local registration).

Company Apartment

To help you settle in, Crytek provides a fully furnished company apartment for your first three months in Frankfurt.

Public Transport Pass

Enjoy free public transport within Frankfurt — including buses, trams, and metro services.

Gym Card

Stay active with a membership at Fitness First gyms across Germany. Access group classes, training facilities, and wellness areas.

State-of-the-Art Office

Work in Crytek’s brand-new, modern office in the heart of Frankfurt. The workspace is designed for creativity and collaboration, featuring open spaces, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all near public transport, restaurants, and cultural spots.

International Environment

Join a truly global team with employees from over 42 countries, working together to shape the future of gaming.

German Classes

We support you and your family with German language lessons to help you integrate and enjoy your stay in Germany.

Events

Take part in Crytek’s exciting company events — from new starter breakfasts and summer/winter parties to our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and more!

Vacation Days

Enjoy 24 vacation days per year, increasing by one every two years (up to 28 days), plus an average of 10 public holidays.

About Crytek

Crytek is a world-renowned independent video game developer and technology provider, known for pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, we develop award-winning titles such as Hunt: Showdown and license our cutting-edge CRYENGINE technology to partners worldwide.

Join us and become part of a diverse, international team dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences and shaping the future of interactive entertainment.