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# General Application at Bonfire Studios

- **Company:** Bonfire Studios
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bonfirestudiosinc/jobs/4423455009

## Job description

What's the one game you couldn'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.

This year, we're bringing [Arkheron](https://www.arkheron.com/en_US/) to the world, and we couldn't be more excited! Arkheron is our first original IP: 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'll loot powerful items to create and adapt a unique build that changes your strategy and combat experience with every Ascension.

With launch getting our full focus, you may not see the right role posted today, but we're always excited to meet great people. Tell us who you are, what you're great at, and where you'd love to make your mark. Every submission is reviewed by a real person on our team, and every applicant will hear back from us. Our reply may take a little longer than usual right now, but we promise we haven't forgotten you.

## TELL US ABOUT:

- The discipline or team you're most drawn to, and the kind of work that gets you out of bed in the morning.
- The work you're proudest of: a portfolio, a shipped game, a project, a community you built, or something else entirely.
- The games that shaped you, and what you think makes a game worth coming back to.

WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU IF YOU:

- Are a player at heart and bring that perspective to everything you make.
- Take real ownership of your craft and love working with people who push you to be better.
- Are energized by building something new, including the ambiguity and bold calls that come with it.
- Care about the players on the other side of the screen and want them to help shape what we create.

THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE PLACE FOR YOU IF:

- You prefer a fully defined role where the path never changes. We're building something original, and that means adapting as we go.
- You'd rather work in isolation than share ideas, give feedback, and hear it in return.
- You'd rather follow what's popular than find what's fun.

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT BONFIRE BECAUSE WE:

- Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage, making the tough calls to build a game we're proud to play every day.
- 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.
- Stay truly independent, with decisions driven by the team, not by investors or a board.
- Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership, where transparency matters and egos don't.

Every role we open comes with a posted salary range and clear details on how it's set up, whether that's full-time, contract, or freelance. When there's a match, you'll get all of it up front.

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 [www.bonfirestudios.com](https://www.bonfirestudios.com). 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 [privacy policy](https://www.bonfirestudios.com/privacy/).

## About Bonfire Studios

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Bonfire Studios is an independent video game developer crafting team-based PvP games, currently developing its first title, *Arkheron*.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, led by Andreessen Horowitz, closed January 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (CEO is Rob Pardo)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Computer Games (video game development)
- **Target customers**: B2C – gamers, especially fans of competitive team-based PvP experiences
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Crafting games that weave pulse-pounding thrill with the warmth of belonging” – building immersive worlds and long-lasting communities

## Products & Services
- **[Arkheron]**: A team-based PvP game currently in private playtesting. Focuses on deep gameplay, self-expression, and a welcoming community. Type: Video game (client-based, online multiplayer)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – USD $25M (across multiple rounds; Series B in Jan 2025 led by Andreessen Horowitz)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz (lead investor in Series B); other undisclosed investors from prior rounds
- **Growth Signals**: 90 employees (+23.5% YoY); 6 active job openings; talent sourced from Blizzard, Riot, Ensemble, EA, and other top studios; expanding hybrid team in Irvine

## Competitive Advantages
- **Lean, high-craft teams**: Belief that great games come from small, passionate groups of experienced developers
- **Values-driven culture**: “Put the Team First,” “Iterate Towards Excellence,” and “Gather Meaningfully” – strong emphasis on in-person collaboration and trust
- **Founder pedigree**: CEO Rob Pardo (former Blizzard executive, lead designer of *World of Warcraft*) brings deep industry expertise and network

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Completing development of *Arkheron* and building a beta community; scaling the team selectively with senior/principal-level talent
- **Direction for growth**: Establishing a long-lived PvP franchise with a dedicated player community; maintaining a hybrid-first work model centered on the Irvine studio

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: “Team first” ethos, open communication, continuous iteration, and meaningful in-person gatherings (jams, offsites)
- **Work policy**: Hybrid – roles are based in Irvine, CA; in-person collaboration is strongly emphasized, with some remote flexibility for certain roles
- **Notable perks**: Holistic, tailored healthcare; flexible time off; custom parental leave; social events & offsites; personal development budget; relocation support
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on systems engineering, internal tools, and player insights; opportunity to work on a new IP from the ground up with industry veterans

## Sources
1. [bonfirestudios.com](https://bonfirestudios.com/) – Company homepage
2. [bonfirestudios.com/about-us](https://bonfirestudios.com/about-us/) – About & values
3. [bonfirestudios.com/work-with-us](https://bonfirestudios.com/work-with-us/) – Careers & benefits
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bonfirestudiosinc) – Active job listings
5. [linkedin.com/company/bonfire-studios-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bonfire-studios-inc) – Company profile, funding, headcount, talent sources

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