2K Sports Lab

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 an Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer to help build the intelligence behind our next AAA sports title. Youll design and implement AI systems that drive team-based decision-making play selection positional awareness and realistic athletic behavior in Unreal Engine 5. We need someone who combines deep algorithm expertise with a passion for team sports and a collaborative approach to working with designers animators and gameplay engineers.

What You Will Do

Architect and build AI systems for team-based sports gameplay in UE5

Design decision-making frameworks for play selection formations and tactics

Develop positional awareness and spatial reasoning for AI-controlled players

Optimize AI performance for multi-threaded performance-critical environments

Partner with designers animators and gameplay engineers to deliver features

Mentor engineers and contribute to team-wide technical growth

Write clean performant and well-tested C code

Conduct code reviews to uphold quality and consistency

What Will Make You A Great Fit

8 years of software engineering experience in game development

Expertise in C and Unreal Engine 5

Strong algorithm and data structure design skills

Experience with multi-threaded programming in performance-critical environments

Deep understanding of team-based sports and competitive game dynamics

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Passion for playing or watching sports

Beneficial Qualifications

Track record of shipping AAA sports or simulation titles

Familiarity with modern console hardware and optimization techniques

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The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114300 and $169140 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.

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