2K
Game Development
SeniorOnlineServicesSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Online Services Software Engineer at 2K. Skills: C++, Backend services, Online features. Design scalable backend services. Build scalable backend services”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver exceptional experience
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of software engineering experience in game development, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in Go, Proficiency in Python, understanding of distributed systems, understanding of networking protocols, Experience building online or multiplayer game systems, Experience working with relational databases, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience with AWS, Experience with similar cloud platforms, Experience with observability tools, Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, Familiarity with event-driven architecture, Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines, Adaptable and comfortable navigating a growing organization, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game engines, Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles, Passion for playing or watching sports
What You'll Do.
Design scalable backend services
Build scalable backend services
Develop client-side systems in C++
Implement monitoring for services
Implement alerting for services
Write performant code
Write well-tested code
Contribute to engineering culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with design, art, and production; Collaboration skills across disciplines
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
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 Services SE to help build the scalable multiplayer backbone of our next AAA sports title. In 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 simi
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