Who We Are
Founded in 2023, 2K Sports Lab is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're building a world-class team at our new Vancouver, BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas, technical excellence, and creative collaboration. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team, we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
Our studio is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who values efficiency, productivity and the satisfaction that comes from helping a team do their best work. We’re seeking someone who has a passion for solving complex problems, a deep understanding of Systems, Tools and Pipeline engineering, and the drive to improve workflows, optimize code, and engineer solutions to achieve results that enable the game and team to reach their full potential.
In this role, you will be working closely with the Technical Director, as well as collaborating with Engineers, Animators and Designers to improve workflows, architecture and tools that will enable the development team to do its best work.
What You’ll Do
- Provide software and tools support to Engineers, Designers and Artists.
- Develop tools that enable rapid iteration, efficient and accurate diagnosis of issues, automate tests and workflow, or data management for assets.
- Communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline and testbed issues.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide user support for the team.
- Debug and/or triage low level issues like Crashes, Hangs and Desynchs.
- Profile and optimize for CPU, GPU, Memory, and Load Times.
- Manage Branching strategies and integrations between branches.
- Contribute to the development and evolution of standards and conventions.
- Mentor other systems team members.
- Write and maintain documentation.
What Will Make You A Great Fit
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years of related experience building and delivering games in a Systems role
- Experience developing multi-platform projects.
- Expertise with the C++ programming language along with strong coding architectural design principles
- Experience researching, piloting, and rolling out new techniques.
- Experience in designing and creating systems, tools and assets for projects.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5 development
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Beneficial Qualifications
- Passionate about playing and/or watching sports
- Passion for video games (not just ours)
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $96,400 and $142,660 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews, and when emailing, we only use 2K.com accounts.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years related experience in a Systems role building and delivering games
- Experience developing multi-platform projects
- Expertise with the C++ programming language and strong architectural design principles
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5 development
- Experience designing and creating systems, tools, and assets for projects
- Experience researching, piloting, and rolling out new techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for playing and/or watching sports
- Passion for video games
2K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are part of the standard package as presented on the careers site. Employer-verified listings also confirm these retirement programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave, generous compassionate leave, and a companywide end‑of‑year break are highlighted alongside paid holidays and PTO. These offerings indicate broad coverage for time away from work.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Fitness reimbursements, on‑site/virtual classes, stocked kitchens, free or subsidized meals, commuter benefits, and dog‑friendly offices are widely cited, with some studios calling out mental‑wellness support like Headspace. These perks extend support beyond core insurance into day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
Why Work With Us
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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