Senior Gameplay 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 Senior Gameplay Software Engineer to own the character movement and player control systems at the heart of our next AAA multiplayer sports title. Youll bring deep Unreal Engine 5 expertise and a passion for responsive authentic movement to a multi-disciplinary gameplay team alongside animators designers and gameplay SEs. This role demands hands-on mastery of networked gameplay mechanics in C and Blueprints with a sharp eye for what makes movement feel great.

What You Will Do

Design and implement character control systems that feel responsive and authentic

Build networked gameplay mechanics with prediction rollback and server authority

Architect and extend character movement using CMC or Mover Plugin

Collaborate daily with animators designers and gameplay SEs

Prototype and iterate on gameplay from concept to polished state

Optimize character and control systems for modern consoles and PCs

Mentor gameplay engineers and share deep domain expertise

Conduct code reviews to uphold quality and consistency

What Will Make You A Great Fit

5 years of software engineering experience in game development

Deep expertise in C and UE5 Blueprints

Hands-on experience with character movement systems like CMC or Mover

Experience with Unreal Engine replication system

Deep experience with optimization and writing deterministic code

Strong understanding of networked gameplay including prediction and server authority

An eye for authentic human movement and responsive game feel

Experience building gameplay mechanics for multiplayer titles on modern consoles

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Beneficial Qualifications

Familiarity with GAS Enhanced Input or other UE5 gameplay frameworks

Experience developing gameplay systems for AAA sports titles

Track record of shipping multiplayer games in a senior role

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 $96400 and $142660 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.