--- title: 'Linux Systems Administrator / Engineer at Digital Extremes' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/linux-systems-administrator-engineer-digital-extremes-london-kc0cwsj7g9km' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Linux Systems Administrator / Engineer at Digital Extremes - **Company:** Digital Extremes - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-10-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/digitalextremes/jobs/5266700007 ## Job description ## ABOUT THIS POSITION Digital Extremes is looking for a collaborative, driven Linux Systems Administrator to join our core IT infrastructure team onsite at our London, Ontario studio. In this role, you will work side-by-side with our existing Systems Analysts and Administrators to co-own, maintain, and scale our enterprise Linux environment, you will play a vital role in ensuring high availability, peak performance, and reliable out-of-hours coverage for our high-demand operations. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Linux Server Administration: Manage corporate and game Linux servers, taking an active role in deploying, optimizing, troubleshooting and maintaining on premise and cloud infrastructure. virtualization & Storage: Collaborate on the administration, maintenance, and expansion of Proxmox VE hypervisors and Ceph distributed storage clusters. - Backup & Disaster Recovery: Share responsibility for routine backup validation, target storage management, and restore testing across site-wide Veeam Backup & Replication setups. - Observability & Monitoring: Maintain and expand monitoring stacks to track system metrics, proactively identify performance bottlenecks, and respond to alerts together with the team. Upgrades & System Modernization: Partner with fellow teammates to plan, schedule, and execute OS maintenance and hardware lifecycle upgrades with minimal studio and game downtime. - Cross-Role Collaboration & SOPs: Serve as an escalation partner for complex technical issues, bridging operational tasks between systems analysis and infrastructure engineering while keeping team documentation up to date. ## REQUIREMENTS - Experience: 5+ years of Linux system administration experience in a high-demand production or studio environment. - Core Stack Knowledge: Proven experience managing enterprise Linux environments, Docker, Proxmox VE, Ceph distributed storage, and Veeam backup infrastructure. - Tooling & Protocols: Familiarity with Perforce server administration on Linux, system monitoring platforms (PRTG, CheckMK), shell/Python scripting, and core networking protocols. - Collaborative Mindset: Strong team orientation—comfortable co-owning infrastructure projects, sharing maintenance duties, and working closely alongside existing Systems Analysts and Administrators. - Out of hours on-call duties as required “Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.” Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Digital Extremes is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value a candidate brings. Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position We believe in the power of human connection. At Digital Extremes, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters. During your interview, our recruitment team will leverage  Gemini as a note-taker only. At Digital Extremes, a core value of our studio is that we do not leverage AI in any of our development processes; this is a strict company policy. Please note that we permit the use of AI tools exclusively for administrative support, it is not used for candidate selection, screening, or any part of the decision-making process. All evaluations are conducted solely by our team to ensure our hiring remains a human-led process, just as our development remains the work of our artists and creators. ## ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, [Warframe®](https://www.warframe.com/), boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated [Soulframe®](https://www.soulframe.com/), an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development. Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of [Canada's Top 100 Employers.](https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-digital-extremes) For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit [www.digitalextremes.com](http://www.digitalextremes.com/). ## WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community. Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees. ## JOIN US At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process. ## About Digital Extremes ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Digital Extremes is a Canadian video game developer best known for creating the award-winning free-to-play action game *Warframe*. - **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Leyou, which is owned by Tencent) - **Headquarters**: London, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 1993 - **Founders**: James Schmalz ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Video game development (AAA, free-to-play, live-service games) - **Target customers**: B2C; global consumer audience of gamers on PC, console, and mobile - **Mission or purpose statement**: The studio is dedicated to "community-first development" and fostering a creative environment promoting strong work ethic and project ownership. They are known for their long-term support of games-as-a-service titles. ## Products & Services For each major offering: - **[Warframe](https://www.digitalextremes.com)**: A free-to-play cooperative online action game (SaaS/Service). The studio’s flagship title with a global community of 75 million registered players across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. - **[Soulframe](https://www.digitalextremes.com)**: An upcoming open-world action-fantasy MMORPG currently under development. A free-to-play cooperative online action game revealed at TennoCon 2022. - **[The Darkness II]** (2012): A single-player first-person shooter developed by Digital Extremes. - **[BioShock 2 Multiplayer]** (2010): The studio handled the multiplayer campaign for this iconic title. - **[Dark Sector]** (2008): An early original IP for the studio. - **[Unreal Series]** (co-created with Epic Games): Including *Unreal* and *Unreal Tournament*, this franchise helped define the studio’s early legacy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available as a private subsidiary. For context: In 2014, 61% of the company was sold to Multi Dynamic (now Leyou) for $73 million. In May 2016, Leyou exercised a call option to increase its stake to 97% for a total consideration of $138.2 million USD. In December 2020, Tencent bought Leyou (including the majority stake in Digital Extremes) for $1.3 billion. - **Key Metric**: *Warframe* has **75 million registered players** globally (a key indicator of scale and engagement). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tencent (majority owner via Leyou); historically co-created games with Epic Games. - **Growth Signals**: - Announced a new major IP, *Soulframe*, which is now in development. - Continues to refresh *Warframe* as a live-service title with regular content updates. - Maintained a headcount of 450+ staff in 2025. - Consistently recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (achieved recognition for ten consecutive years). ## Competitive Advantages - **Community-First Development**: Digital Extremes is renowned for its close relationship with its player community, hosting an annual fan convention (TennoCon) and actively incorporating player feedback into game development. - **Proven Live-Service Model**: Over a decade of success with *Warframe* as a free-to-play, games-as-a-service title that continues to generate revenue and maintain a large player base. - **Long-Standing Independent Studio**: Operating for over 30 years with a strong history of independent creativity, having survived and thrived across multiple console generations and industry shifts. - **Established Talent Pipeline**: A robust co-op and internship program that routinely converts students into full-time employees. ## Strategic Focus - **Expansion of IP**: Developing the next major title, *Soulframe*, to build a new franchise alongside the ongoing success of *Warframe*. - **Platform Expansion**: Continuing to port *Warframe* to new platforms (recently launched on iOS) to grow the player base. - **Live-Service Evolution**: Continuously updating and evolving *Warframe* to retain its global community. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Recognition**: Digital Extremes has been named one of **Canada’s Top 100 Employers** for ten consecutive years, a strong indicator of employee satisfaction. - **Creative Workspace**: The London, Ontario studio features theaters, pool tables, ping pong tables, arcade games, and massage chairs, fostering a dynamic and fun atmosphere. - **Health & Wellness**: Offers a comprehensive extended healthcare package, active wellness programs, and a fitness subsidy (including discounted gym memberships). - **Professional Growth**: Provides professional development through classes, industry conferences, seminars, and events. - **Perks**: In-studio chef and professional kitchen staff prepare healthy meals, treats, and specialities daily (catered lunches). - **Internship & Co-op Culture**: Actively seeks driven students for internships across programming, web development, data science, marketing, QA, IT, art, and design. Many interns and co-op students convert to full-time roles. - **Location & Policy**: Headquarters is in London, Ontario, Canada (with a Toronto division). The studio is described as an open studio design. ## Sources 1. [digitalextremes.com](https://www.digitalextremes.com/about) 2. [digitalextremes.com](https://www.digitalextremes.com/careers) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/digitalextremes) 4. 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