Senior Engineer - NBA 2K
About The Position
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. Our Novato studio is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our gamemode team, to work on modes such as MyCAREER, The W, MyNBA, and MyWNBA. We’re looking for an engineer who balances a high bar for code quality with a passion for the hoop culture. You will be responsible for architecting the deep logic, complex progression systems, and business rules that power the most authentic sports simulation on the market.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience (Senior level), preferably in C++, and preferably with shipped console or PC titles
- Proficiency in C# (.NET, WPF) to work on creating new tools and updating our existing toolset with fresh ideas and long-desired improvements
- An eye for thorough technical design without overengineering, balancing elegance vs depth, and thorough debugging skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
- A self-motivated approach to debugging and architectural challenges
- A love for video games and a drive to create the deepest persistent gameplay experiences in the industry
Responsibilities
- Join a team of passionate engineers and producers creating the business logic and progression systems that drive NBA 2K’s gamemodes
- Create, improve, and work with tools that make the development process easier and more fun
- Represent the player at all times, delivering satisfying, polished, and extensible game features
- Participate in the design process every step of the way, as you work with your colleagues to make every feature your own, and get your voice heard
- Work in a team that values quality over quantity, with strict schedules to finalize features and allow time for testing and polishing
- Produce code that is clean, efficient, well-documented, and conforms to our coding standards
Benefits
- full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
