Senior Software Engineer I
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 Online Software Engineer to help build the multiplayer backbone of our next AAA sports title. You’ll work across Unreal Engine 5 and custom game servers, 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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience in game development
- Proficiency in C++
- Strong understanding of Unreal Engine networking
- Professional experience developing features for large-scale, multiplayer games
- Knowledge of distributed server architectures and managing player transitions across server instances
- Familiarity with low-latency networking concepts such as Rollback, Lockstep, or Client-Side Prediction
- 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
- Hands-on experience with UE5 replication or custom netcode
- Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles
- Passion for playing or watching sports
Responsibilities
- Build real-time multiplayer experiences across UE5 and custom game servers
- Solve complex networking challenges like prediction, synchronization, and latency
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
