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 a Senior Online Services SE to help build the scalable multiplayer backbone of our next AAA sports this role you will own the full lifecycle of online features primarily developing custom backend services and implementing the necessary game client logic partnering with designers artists and producers to create seamless connected experiences. We value technical depth a collaborative mindset and adaptability as our team and technology evolve together.

What You Will Do

Design and build scalable backend services to support online features

Develop the client-side systems in C needed for the online features in Unreal Engine

Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting for your services

Partner with design art and production to shape online features

Write clean performant and well-tested code

Mentor team members and contribute to engineering culture

Conduct code reviews to uphold quality and consistency

What Will Make You A Great Fit

5 years of software engineering experience in game development

Proficiency in C Go and Python

Strong understanding of distributed systems and networking protocols

Experience building online or multiplayer game systems

Experience working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)

Experience with Kubernetes AWS or similar cloud platforms

Experience with observability tools (e.g. OpenTelemetry DataDog)

Familiarity with CI/CD concepts to support zero-downtime deployments

Familiarity with event-driven architecture

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

Adaptable and comfortable navigating a growing organization

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Beneficial Qualifications

Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game engines

Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles

Passion for playing or watching sports

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided suitable accommodations to enjoy equal employment opportunities including the ability to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you need an accommodation as part of your application process or otherwise have questions about the Companys accommodation policy and review process.

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.