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Staff Engineer, Client
Scopely is looking for a Staff Client Engineer to join our unannounced project in either Spain, Ireland, Portugal or the UK in a hybrid/remote basis.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!
What You Will Do
- Design and implement new features in our core technologies, working collaboratively with other stakeholder teams to understand requirements and identify the best technical solutions
- Propose and implement improvements to our development processes, workflows and tools to increase efficiency, quality and throughput
- Conduct pair programming, code reviews, 1-1’s and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance skills and build a strong development culture
- Work closely with QA to resolve bugs and deliver high-quality code for testing, contributing directly to the code base
- Be the quality gate for all code that goes into our core technologies. Write clean, efficient and optimized code
- Work with stakeholders to figure out and implement the best alternative technical solutions
What We’re Looking For
- Experienced professional being part of a development team working on gameplay development with the Unity engine
- Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
- Excellent experience working with multiple stakeholders in the development process, being able to understand their goals and deliver/ evaluate various tech solutions to meet these, as well as knowledge of software engineering best practices and trends
- Strong technical skills and experience in at least one of the following areas: game engines, rendering engines, networking, physics, AI, and audio and excellent programming skills in C#
- Experience with version control, build tools and deployment pipelines
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Adept at communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Bonus Points
- Experience with automated testing and continuous integration
- Experience with cloud technologies and services for game development
- Familiarity with other game engines such as Unreal
- Experience with graphics programming, including shaders
- Knowledge of game design principles and user experience
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.
Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice.
Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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Who We Are
2K 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, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. 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.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K
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:
Do you want to craft spectacular visual effects that breathe life into game worlds? Then, come join our team as a Senior VFX Artist. You'll be instrumental in crafting and implementing beautiful effects that define the mood and spectacle of our games. To thrive in this role, a proficient grasp of particle systems, material creation, modeling, and texturing is essential. A perfect blend of technical expertise and a creative eye will make our game worlds feel truly alive and dynamic.
What You Will Do:
- Conceptualize and implement spectacular VFX that align with the project's artistic vision.
- Take key VFX content from concept to completion, owning the work within the scope provided by the Lead VFX Artist.
- Collaborate across teams (art, engineering, and design) to seamlessly integrate VFX that support gameplay and deliver memorable moments.
- Bring your deep knowledge of Unreal to create high-performance effects that elevate our visual standards.
- Help build efficient pipelines for VFX creation and implementation, sharing expertise to elevate the team.
- Partner with production to manage tasks, ensuring work is delivered on schedule to meet deadlines.
Who Will Be A Great Fit:
- You have a portfolio that demonstrates a history of shipping high-quality VFX in a real-time environment in the games industry
- Experience working with real-time particle systems, shader development, lighting, and performance optimization.
- Solid understanding of DCCs such as Photoshop and Maya.
- Expertise in Unreal, including Niagara, the Material Editor, Sequencer, and Blueprint.
- A high level of artistry with expertise in form, color, movement, painting, texturing, and 3D modeling skills.
- A collaborative spirit with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
Nice To Have:
- Experience with Houdini, EmberGen, or other simulation tools.
- Background in traditional art or animation.
- Experience working on multiplayer or live-service titles.
- Familiarity with PBR workflows and cross-platform development.
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.
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2K 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, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. 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.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K
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 seeking a Lead Technical Artist with deep expertise in materials, rendering performance, and artist pipelines to support our global art teams. In this role, you will bridge the gap between art and engineering—ensuring artists have powerful, scalable tools and workflows while maintaining visual quality and optimal real-time performance across platforms.
You will lead a distributed team of Technical Artists, collaborate closely with rendering engineers and art directors, and serve as a key driver in shaping the technical foundations of our visual style and production efficiency.
What You Will Do:
- Lead and mentor a team for Technical Artist, providing clear direction, feedback, and support to foster professional growth and career advancement.
- Collaborate with rendering engineers to create scalable and performant shader solutions across multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile, cloud).
- Define material standards, documentation, and best practices for all global art teams.
- Own performance metrics related to materials, geometry, lighting, and visual effects, guiding teams toward frame-rate and memory targets.
- Collaborate with Art and Engineering to drive research, workflows, and technologies for improved rendering techniques, performance metrics, and a streamlined content creation process.
- Become a proficient user and contributor of the existing toolset and workflow, making any necessary improvements to enhance the capabilities.
- Coach, mentor and help team members grow.
Who Would Be A Great Fit:
- Extensive track record of shipping high-quality titles in a lead or senior capacity.
- Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and scaling technical art teams.
- A deep understanding of the Unreal Engine and BP system.
- Extensive experience using dynamic lighting workflows and PBR materials.
- Familiarity with game performance evaluation tools to profile CPU, GPU, and memory. performance on multiple target platforms.
- Strong knowledge of shader creation via node graph, HLSL or GL.
- Intermediate skill with Python, and C++.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Love for video games.
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.
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