At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and ground breaking technology, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry.

What We Need:

We’re seeking a Senior Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role, you’ll take ownership across a broad technical landscape- working in distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to build high-performance backend services. Your work will play a key role in delivering world-class online experiences that power one of the most popular sports game franchises in the world. This role reports into Lead Director of Programming.

What You Will Do:

• Work in the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2K’s online features
• Design and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance
• Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions that handle millions of concurrent players
• Develop efficient database structures and queries to support high-volume, real-time transactions
• Deliver high-performance backend services with a focus on low latency and stability
• Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences.

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and server-side systems
• Strong proficiency in C++ with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python
• Understanding of distributed and scalable systems
• Proven experience with multithreaded programming, driving efficiency and stability across large-scale, real-time environments
• Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends to enhance team capabilities, platform performance, and product innovation
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development
• Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, a strong plus
• Skilled in database optimization, including connection management and query performance tuning
• Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences
• Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar systems
• Video game console development experience is highly beneficial
• Love for video games (not just ours!)

This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $130,700 - $174,300 per year. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $117,700 - $157,000 per year. Washington: $130,700 - $174,300 per year. New Jersey: $117,700 - $157,000 per year. British Columbia: $115,700 -$154,300 (CAD) 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. Ontario only: The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

What We Need:

NBA 2K is a massive technological undertaking that requires hundreds of developers on tight schedules using many pieces of technology. As a databuild engineer, you will be the glue that holds dozens and dozens of moving parts together, ensuring that tools and pipelines are running effectively, so that builds are run flawlessly.

What You Will Do:

• Create and maintain asset generation scripts and tools that are critical to our games’ success
• Primary responsibility for troubleshooting build-related incidents
• Contributing to improvements our build pipeline
• Continuously work to make your own life easier by writing scripts to automate events, and processes
• Learn from leaders with decades of experience building world-class AAA games.

Who Will Be a Great Fit:

• A degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience as a Build Engineer, Release Engineer, or in a similar pipeline-focused role
• Experience supporting large, complex codebases with frequent integrations and build cycles
• C++ experience
• Python experience, with a focus on scripting for automation and tooling
• Experience with Jenkins pipeline development 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build/release workflows
• Advanced debugging and troubleshooting skills, particularly with build-related issues
• Experience with source control, bug tracking, and external asset delivery
• Experience working with asset pipelines or content-heavy workflows (game development preferred)
• Proven ability to improve and optimize build pipelines and processes
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working cross-functionally with teams
• Self-motivation and excellent problem-solving skills
• A high standard for clean, well-documented, efficient code
• Willing to be onsite

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,700 - $120,000 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. Ontario only: The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and ground breaking technology, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry.

Visual Concepts China (Shanghai) is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Server Engineer to join our studio for an unannounced project. Widely regarded as one of the world’s top video game studios, Visual Concepts, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO). Visual Concepts is best known for some of the world’s greatest sports videogames, including the world’s #1-rated and #1-selling basketball franchise, NBA 2K.

What We Need:

We are looking for a  backend specialist, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure server-side applications and APIs. This role requires solid, hands-on experience in server API setup and configuration, along with a strong solid understanding of database storage solutions.

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

• Experience: 8-10 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on high-scale backend server engineering
• Server API Mastery: Demonstrable expertise in designing, building, documenting, and consuming complex server APIs (REST/GraphQL). Must have experience with API gateways and service-to-service communication
• Proficiency in major backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
• Database Proficiency: Strong solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server) including query optimization, indexing, and schema design. Good understanding on in-memory database solutions as well as NoSQL databases for scaling across machine clusters
• Cloud Computing: Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Expert knowledge of various testing methodologies and requirements (unit, integration, BVT, stress and performance testing). Able to setup testable framework for automation and white-box testing
• Bachelor or higher degree (or its equivalent) in Computer science, Computer engineering or a directly related field
• Love for video games (not just ours!)

Might Be Nice:

• Experience deploying large-scale microservices and distributed systems
• Good understanding of networking, data storage and security
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager or Azure Resource Manager
• Understanding of a heavily regulated or high-traffic environment (e.g., FinTech, e-commerce, telecommunications)
• Prior experience in leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers

please email: hrcn@vcentertainment.com

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com