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 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're 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. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re 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

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to shape how our AAA sports title looks and feels on screen — from cameras and cinematics to crowds, commentary, and broadcast-quality presentation. You’ll lead a team of engineers while staying deeply hands-on, partnering with art, design, animation, and production to bring an authentic broadcast experience to life in Unreal Engine 5. We need someone who combines technical breadth with strong leadership and a passion for crafting polished player-facing experiences.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of engineers building presentation systems in UE5
• Develop cameras, cinematics, replays, and broadcast-style presentation features
• Build crowd, commentary, and stadium atmosphere systems
• Drive technical direction for the presentation area alongside studio leadership
• Partner with art, design, animation, and production to deliver features
• Oversee integration between DCC tools and the game engine
• Mentor and develop engineers, including managing direct reports
• Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering quality across the team

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• 8+ years of software engineering experience in game development and proven expertise in C++ and Python
• People management experience balancing hands-on work with leadership
• Deep familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game engines
• Broad experience across presentation systems like cameras, cinematics, or crowds
• Strong understanding of tech art, animation, and DCC pipelines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Bonus Points

• Experience developing broadcast-style presentation for sports games
• Familiarity with audio systems, commentary engines, or crowd simulation
• Track record of shipping AAA titles in a leadership role
• Passion for playing or watching sports

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 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 this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

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.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews, and when emailing, we only use 2K.com accounts.

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 2K’s 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 today’s 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 2K’s 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 Tina’s Wonderlands, Lego Drive, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s 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 don’t meet every requirement for the role.  If you're 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 studio. In 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 You’ll 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

●      Bachelor’s 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.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $71,400 and $105,660 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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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 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're 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. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re 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

We’re looking for a Senior Online Software Engineer to help build the multiplayer backbone of our next AAA sports title. You’ll work across Unreal Engine 5 and custom game servers, 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

●      Build real-time multiplayer experiences across UE5 and custom game servers

●      Solve complex networking challenges like prediction, synchronization, and latency

●      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++

●      Strong understanding of Unreal Engine networking

●      Professional experience developing features for large-scale, multiplayer games

●      Knowledge of distributed server architectures and managing player transitions across server instances

●      Familiarity with low-latency networking concepts such as Rollback, Lockstep, or Client-Side Prediction

●      Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

●      Adaptable and comfortable navigating a growing organization

●      Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Beneficial Qualifications

●      Hands-on experience with UE5 replication or custom netcode

●      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 Company’s accommodation policy and review process.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $96,400 and $142,660 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.

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 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're 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. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re 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

We’re looking for an Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer to help build the intelligence behind our next AAA sports title. You’ll 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

●      Bachelor’s 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

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 Company’s accommodation policy and review process.

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 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.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

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 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're 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. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re 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

We're 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. You'll 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

●      Bachelor's 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

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 Company’s accommodation policy and review process.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $96,400 and $142,660 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.

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 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're 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. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re 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

We are seeking a highly qualified and creative Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer to architect and build our next-generation Cinematic and Narrative Tooling within the Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) framework. This pivotal role involves extending and customizing UE5's core systems to deliver emotionally resonant, high-quality, and deeply interactive story moments. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of high-level engine features, possesses deep C++ experience, and has a passion for the art of digital storytelling.

What You’ll Do

• Own the Cinematic Pipeline: Develop, implement, and optimize authoring tools and runtime systems for our in-game cinematic sequences and scripted events, ensuring seamless transitions and high-performance playback.
• Sequencer Expertise: Extend and customize Unreal Engine's Sequencer tool to meet complex narrative and production needs.
• Advanced Camera Systems: Develop sophisticated, reusable, and customizable in-game Camera Systems for both gameplay and cinematic moments, including dynamic blending, procedural controls, and virtual cinematography tools.
• Facial Animation & Dialog Integration: Integrate and optimize Facial Animation Technology and Dialog Systems, ensuring narrative audio, lip-sync, and facial expressions are performant and highly synchronous with actor performance.
• Content Creator Empowerment: Work directly with the Animation, Narrative, and Level Design teams to improve their daily workflows, ensuring our tools are intuitive, stable, and highly productive.
• Performance and Stability: Profile and optimize cinematic and narrative code paths to maintain high frame rates and stability, especially under high-fidelity rendering conditions.

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on game development or interactive media.
• Expert-level experience using modern C++ and writing clean, modular, and performance-critical engine code.
• Deep, demonstrable experience with the Unreal Engine 4/5 source code, specifically within the Sequencer and general cinematic systems.
• Experience working with Procedural Animation Rigs, Branching Dialogue Systems and Localization workflows.
• Strong collaborative skills, with experience bridging the gap between technical constraints and creative direction.

Beneficial Qualifications

• Experience with rigging pipelines, skeletal mesh systems, or procedural animation technologies.
• Experience with state machines or behavior trees used for scripted events and scene logic.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating shipped titles or interactive projects delivering high-fidelity cinematic presentations.

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $105,660 and CAD $142,720 per year. However, actual 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. If hired, the company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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 Company’s accommodation policy and review process.

Please be aware that 2K does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others.  2K also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel.  Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing attack, and you should not engage.  2K’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a 2k.com email domain).

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