Principal Online Software Engineer

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 2Ks next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. Were 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. Were seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If youre 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

Were looking for a Principal Online Software Engineer to define the architecture and technical direction of our multiplayer platform and backend services. Youll bring deep cloud expertise and Unreal Engine 5 experience to build secure scalable and resilient systems for a AAA sports title. This role combines hands-on technical mastery with leadership and mentorship across the engineering organization.

What You Will Do

Architect scalable backend services and real-time multiplayer infrastructure

Collaborate on technical direction for online systems across the studio

Drive architectural decisions spanning UE5 and custom game servers

Lead security practices including service hardening and anti-cheat strategy

Mentor and guide engineers across teams and experience levels

Establish engineering standards and best practices for online systems

Partner with studio leadership to align technical and product strategy

Evaluate and mitigate technical risks across the product lifecycle

What Will Make You A Great Fit

10 years of software engineering experience in game development

Mastery of C Go and Python

Deep expertise designing secure scalable cloud-based backend services

Experience with Unreal Engine 5 networking and replication systems

Experience with customizing and optimizing UE Dedicated Servers

Strong leadership mentorship and communication skills across disciplines

Ability to drive technical direction and alignment across teams

Openness to people management responsibilities as the team grows

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Beneficial Qualifications

Experience with AWS GCP Kubernetes or infrastructure-as-code at scale

Follows industry trends through research and conferences; speaking at events like GDC valued

Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles in senior roles

Passion for playing or watching sports

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The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $139300 and $206140 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.