2K Sports Lab

Who We Are

2K Games 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 2Ks 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 todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action role-playing strategy casual and family entertainment.

Located in Vancouver BC 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2Ks publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities.

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 Tiny Tinas Wonderlands Lego Drive BioShock Borderlands The Quarry Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels 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 dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

We are looking for a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of new animation features and gameplay mechanics at our new this role you will be working closely with Animators Design and Production to develop nuanced and sophisticated animation behaviors that authentically replicate sport. You will help build the foundation then iterate and innovate upon it and polish world class gameplay for what will be the next massive sports franchise in our industry.

What Youll Do

Collaborate closely with gameplay engineers/designers to identify and develop new gameplay features

Create and own animation-driven gameplay mechanics

Support requests and features for content creation tools and animation review/analysis

Assist engineers in making the best use of existing and new animation features

Write and maintain robust and performant code

Optimize code and debug animation issues as they arise

What Will Make You A Great Fit

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Excellent 3D math and linear algebra skills

Solid familiarity and experience with C

Experience working with animation or gameplay features

Implementation experience in one or more of the following areas inverse kinematics techniques procedural animation techniques keyframe animation and forward kinematics

Ability to explain technical topics to people of varying levels of expertise

An eye for detail in creating dynamic authentic and responsive character animation

Love for video games (not just ours!)

Beneficial Qualifications

Experience developing and shipping AAA games on Unreal Engine 4 and 5

Familiarity with Python and/or C#

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.

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The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $71400 and $105660 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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