Senior Online Services Software Engineer

2K•Burnaby, BC

4d•CA$96,400 - CA$142,660•Onsite

About The Position

2K Sports Lab is seeking a Senior Online Services Software Engineer to help build the scalable multiplayer backbone of their next AAA sports title. In this role, the engineer will own the full lifecycle of online features, primarily developing custom backend services and implementing the necessary game client logic. This position involves partnering with designers, artists, and producers to create seamless connected experiences. The company values technical depth, a collaborative mindset, and adaptability.

Requirements

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 similar cloud platforms
Experience with observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, DataDog)
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts to support zero-downtime deployments
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 Haves

Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game engines
Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles
Passion for playing or watching sports

Responsibilities

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