--- title: 'Senior/Lead Site Reliability Engineer at NetEase Games' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-lead-site-reliability-engineer-netease-games-singapore-ay5hxkr3bmga' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-26' --- # Senior/Lead Site Reliability Engineer at NetEase Games - **Company:** NetEase Games - **Location:** Singapore - **Posted:** 2026-09-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-26 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/neteasegames/jobs/5243142007 ## Job description About NetEase Games: As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “NetEase”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest-running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world. NetEase’s ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an “A” rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/ About The Role: Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) refers to using software engineering methods to manage systems, solve problems, and achieve operational automation to reduce trivial tasks and improve service availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Manage the operational work of NetEase Interactive Entertainment services, such as Eggy Party, Marvel Rivals, UU Accelerator, Ace Racer, and other online services, as well as internal research projects. - Design and select basic runtime environments (including servers, virtualization, cloud services, networks, databases, etc.) for game servers based on different games' service architecture, performance requirements, and business conditions, providing high-quality and efficient operational services at controllable costs. - Establish and monitor various operational metrics and customize data analysis standards. - Collaborate with product departments to identify issues, optimize technical architecture, and enhance user experience based on game and infrastructure conditions. - Participate in in-depth research on cutting-edge open-source software, virtualization, databases, and web services, and develop technical solutions for business implementation. Job Requirements: - Bachelor's degree or above, majors in computer science, networking, communications, automation, or related fields are preferred. - Familiar with the Linux operating system; knowledgeable about computer network architectures and common network protocols such as TCP/IP and HTTP. - Proficient in at least one programming language, including but not limited to C/C++, Shell, Python, Golang, Rust, or Java. - Passionate about open-source; experience or knowledge in open-source software such as Linux, Nginx, MySQL, K8S, and Istio is preferred. - Strong logical thinking, communication, and learning abilities; adept at research and problem-solving. - Skilled at teamwork, with a strong sense of collective honor, responsibility, and service awareness. - Open to trying new things, with excellent problem-solving skills and strong technical sensitivity; experience in contributing to open-source communities is a plus. - Keen on AI/LLM trends, with awareness and hands-on experience applying AI to operations preferred (e.g., AIOps analysis, automated script generation, root-cause analysis); AIOps project experience or proven AI tool results is a plus. - Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese is required for this role as some working partners and stakeholders are from China. Fair Employment Practices At NetEase, we are committed to fair employment practices. We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. ## About NetEase Games ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: NetEase Games is the global video game development and publishing division of NetEase, Inc., known for titles like *Marvel Rivals*, *Naraka: Bladepoint*, and *Knives Out*. - **Entity Type**: Public (division of NetEase, Inc., listed on NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999) - **Headquarters**: Guangzhou, China - **Founded**: 2001 - **Founders**: NetEase, Inc. was founded by William Ding; the games division was established as part of the company. ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Computer Games / Video Games - **Target customers**: B2C – global gamers across mobile, PC, and console platforms - **Mission or purpose**: "Driving Innovation with Ingenuity" – creating premium interactive entertainment experiences and infusing play with culture and education. ## Products & Services - **Marvel Rivals**: A team-based PvP shooter featuring Marvel superheroes (PC/console). - **Naraka: Bladepoint**: A battle royale melee combat game (PC, mobile). - **Knives Out**: A battle royale shooter popular in Japan and Asia (mobile). - **Where Winds Meet**: An open-world martial arts RPG (PC/mobile). - **Harry Potter: Magic Awakened**: A collectible card RPG set in the Wizarding World (mobile). - **Licensed & Co-Developed Titles**: Partnerships with Blizzard Entertainment (e.g., *Diablo Immortal* co-development in China), Mojang (Minecraft China), Warner Bros., and others. - **Global Studio Network**: Independent studios in North America, Europe, Japan, and Canada (e.g., Quantic Dream, Grasshopper Manufacture, SkyBox Labs) that develop and publish original IP. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: NetEase, Inc. market cap is publicly traded; exact figure not provided here – refer to stock exchanges. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of NetEase Games: **USD 1.9 billion** (LinkedIn estimate) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang (Microsoft), Warner Bros., Marvel Entertainment. - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired Quantic Dream (2022), Grasshopper Manufacture (2021), SkyBox Labs (2023). - Global headcount of ~2,169 with +0.7% YoY growth. - Operates in 9+ countries with offices in China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, UK, Canada, US. ## Competitive Advantages - **Large in-house R&D**: One of the world’s largest internal game development teams, enabling rapid iteration and self-publishing. - **IP Portfolio & Partnerships**: Strong relationships with global entertainment brands (Marvel, Warner Bros., Blizzard) and ownership of cult studios. - **Cross-Platform Expertise**: Proven track record in mobile, PC, and console markets, especially in Asia and expanding globally. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion**: Establishing and supporting independent studios in North America, Europe, and Japan to create locally relevant content. - **Premium IP Development**: Investing in original and licensed IP for worldwide audiences. - **Multi-Platform Publishing**: Expanding PC/console presence while maintaining mobile leadership. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes "integrity, collaboration, and responsibility" with a creative environment for game makers. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid/remote options available for many roles (e.g., Community Manager in UK – Remote; Senior Gameplay Engineer in Canada – Remote). - **Global Opportunities**: Offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, London, Montreal, Vancouver, Pasadena – offering relocation and cross-cultural collaboration. - **Perks & Engineering Culture**: Competitive compensation (Senior Game Designer ~$156k USD/yr, SRE ~$153k USD/yr), involvement with major IP, and access to cutting-edge game tech. - **Employer Rating**: 3.4/5 on LinkedIn (544 reviews) – work-life balance rated 3.0, compensation 3.6, culture 3.0, career 3.4. ## Sources 1. [neteasegames.com](https://www.neteasegames.com/index.html) 2. [linkedin.com/company/netease-games](https://www.linkedin.com/company/netease-games) 3. [ir.netease.com](https://ir.netease.com/company-overview/corporate-profile) 4. 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