Senior Gameplay Software Engineer

2K • Burnaby, BC

62d

About The Position

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!
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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level