Senior Web Software Engineer

2K • Austin, TX

48d • Onsite

About The Position

2K publishes some of the most popular video game franchises on the planet including Mafia, Borderlands, BioShock, NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Evolve, XCOM, and Sid Meier’s Civilization. The 2K Technology group is responsible for identifying common problems across the company and building solutions to those problems. We fill our team with individuals who enjoy a challenge, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to take ownership and responsibility for products. If you are passionate about working in the game industry and implementing cool features for our game products, come join our team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and building complex, full-stack applications using Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Deep knowledge of the modern JavaScript ecosystem, including advanced configuration of build tools like Vite or Webpack for performance optimization.
• Strong proficiency in crafting comprehensive testing strategies and implementing robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate intricate technical details into clear insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong sense of ownership and a product-focused mindset, driven by the success of the team and the impact delivered to partners.
• An attitude of achievement when our partners are successful
• B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• A passion for working in games
• GitHub Actions or similar continuous deployment tools
• Capable with Git
• OSX, Windows and Linux development knowledge

Responsibilities

• Contributes to architecture and development of robust, scalable, and intuitive user interfaces that seamlessly integrate with RESTful backend services.
• Lead the maintenance and enhancement of key applications, taking ownership of application performance, stability, and long-term technical strategy.
• Mentor and guide fellow developers, fostering a culture of excellence through thoughtful code reviews, collaborative pair programming, and shared best practices.
• Partner with product managers and designers to translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications, driving the definition of project milestones and deliverables.
• Contributes in identifying and reducing technical debt by spearheading refactoring initiatives, championing automation, and modernizing legacy systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees