Senior Software Engineer

2K • Austin, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

2K is a global video game company headquartered in Novato, California, and a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. We publish titles developed by some of the world's most influential game development studios across multiple platforms. Our portfolio includes AAA, sports, and entertainment brands such as NBA®️ 2K, BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️, XCOM®️, WWE®️ 2K, WWE®️ SuperCard, TopSpin 2K25, and PGA TOUR®️ 2K. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to 'Come as You Are' and do their best work. We encourage all applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 3–8+ years of experience designing and building backend systems and microservices using Go (Golang) or Java.
• Strong understanding of transport protocols (HTTP, gRPC) and API design best practices.
• Proficiency with both relational (RDBMS) and NoSQL databases, including schema design and query optimization.
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Solid grasp of distributed systems concepts and microservice design patterns.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization standards (OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, JWT)
• Understanding of secure coding best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2).
• Demonstrated ownership mindset and product-oriented approach to problem solving, including communication and collaboration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Passion for gaming and building technology that powers player experiences.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Amazon ECS.
• Experience developing online service platforms or backend systems for AAA games.
• Bonus points for hands-on experience building microservices with Go (Golang).
• Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and highly performant backend microservices and APIs.
• Own the maintenance and evolution of key service domains — ensuring reliability, performance, and alignment with long-term technical strategy.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and game teams to translate complex requirements into clear technical deliverables and milestones.
• Optimize infrastructure and runtime costs to deliver a seamless player experience while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Continuously reduce technical debt by driving refactoring efforts, automating workflows, and modernizing legacy systems.

Benefits

• As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

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