ArenaNet
Game Development · Mobile Games
1open role
Scaling fasthiring pace, 90 of 100
14stories in the press
2000founded
Overview
ArenaNet is a brand that excels in bringing art to life through their innovative online worlds. With a passion for creativity and a deep understanding of immersive gaming experiences, ArenaNet has garnered a reputation as a leading force in the industry. They offer a wide range of products and services that cater to the needs of both casual and hardcore gamers alike. At the heart of ArenaNet's brand is their commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences that transport players to vibrant and captivating virtual realms. Their online worlds are meticulously crafted, showcasing stunning visuals, engaging storylines, and dynamic gameplay. Whether you're exploring the vast landscapes of Tyria in Guild Wars 2 or diving into intense PvP battles, ArenaNet's games offer endless hours of entertainment and adventure. In addition to their exceptional games, ArenaNet also provides a welcoming and inclusive community for players to connect, bond, and interact. With regular updates, events, and expansions, ArenaNet ensures that their online worlds are constantly evolving and providing new experiences for players. Discover the magic of ArenaNet's online worlds and join a community of pas
Jobs
$84k – $122k per year · In office · Contractor · 4+ years exp · Bachelor's Degree · United States
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Salary insights
Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$129k
Typical range
$122k – $136k
Open positions
2
2
Jobs
Middle
50%
Staff
50%
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle | 1 | $122k | $122k |
| Staff | 1 | $136k | $136k |
Highest paying role
Customer Support Manager
$136k
Normalized to USD per year
Visa sponsorship
1 ▼ 80%
H-1B filings in 12 months
$128k
Median offered salary
2
Open roles in United States
Who they sponsor
Software developers
1
In the register as ArenaNet, LLC, Bellevue, WA
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Growth
Hiring Momentum
90/100
Scaling fast
Open positions
2
5 opened / 4 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
16 days
faster than 64% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~4 hours
Today
Hiring Dynamics
+100%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Games
45% ▼
Backend
9% ▲
Leadership
9% ▼
Design
9% ▲
Marketing
9% ▲
Operations
9% ▲
Activity Timeline
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Added YouTube to stack
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Added Instagram to stack
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Added Adobe Premiere Pro to stack
Oct 2026
Added Figma to stack
Oct 2026
Added Cinema 4D to stack
Oct 2026
Added Adobe Photoshop to stack
Oct 2026
Added Adobe After Effects to stack
Oct 2026
New location: United States
Sep 2026
Tech stack
Technologies named in job postings at ArenaNet over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
25
Postings analysed
9
Stack modernity
72/100
Languages
Python
C++
SQL
Frameworks & libraries
Unreal Engine
Flask
Databases
MS SQL
MySQL
Redis
Cloud & platforms
Figma
Kubernetes
RabbitMQ
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News
Guild Wars 3 Gamescom 2026 Q&A: More Defined Roles, and ArenaNet's Plan to Stop MMOs Feeling Like a Second Job
We chatted with ArenaNet at gamescom 2026 to discover what's going to make Guild Wars 3 stand out, and how they solved the design challenges.
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ArenaNet says Guild Wars 3 will make you "fall in love with MMOs." Here
I attended a live Guild Wars 3 demo showing traversal and combat at Gamescom, and ArenaNet is making good on its plans to "modernize" MMOs.
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Inside ArenaNet: Live Game Outage Analysis
Go behind the scenes with Platform Team Lead Robert Neckorcuk.
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Guild Wars 2Developer ArenaNet Plans For Mass Layoffs
ArenaNet, the studio behind the popular online games Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2, informed employees today that it is planning big layoffs, according to a
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The ArenaNet Catastrophe Has The Whole Game Industry Rethinking Harassment Policies
One week ago, two Guild Wars 2 narrative designers, Jessica Price and Peter Fries, were fired after Price called out a player of the game on Twitter,
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ArenaNet's firings reinforced gaming culture's worst impulses
A small social media flare-up turned into something much larger due to a lack of leadership, and the cost to gaming as a whole could be great.
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ArenaNet 'folded like a cheap card table,' says fired Guild Wars 2 writer
Writer Jessica Price, who was fired by ArenaNet last week for arguing with fans of the company's Guild Wars 2 MMO, said she feels betrayed by how the company
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Arena Net despide a dos empleados tras una discusión en Twitter
Jessica Price y Peter Fries ya no trabajan en Guild Wars 2. El pasado jueves, Mike O'Brien, presidente de Arena Net, confirmaba en los foros de Guild...
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Offices
Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
1
Hiring now
0
Countries
1
Bellevue
United States
HQ
Bellevue, WA 98005
1 posted in 90 days
Bellevue, WA 98005