Valve· HQ in United States

Steam Database Administrator

Location: Remote / Unspecified · Category: Data, AI & Analytics · Seniority: Senior · Posted: September 16, 2026 · Verified: Sep 16, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role focuses on managing and optimizing Steam's databases, requiring deep expertise in database administration. The administrator will ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of database systems supporting millions of concurrent users and transactions.
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About the company

PC gaming platform owner and first-party game developer.

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