Head of Ads Quality Engineering
WhatNotSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video Games, GamingIndustries
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in multiplatform AAA game development
- Must have shipped multiple titles in an Engineering Lead, Technical Director, or above
- Experience building and managing multi-discipline, global technical teams
- Strong interpersonal skills, that can be applied to a partner-first, service oriented approach
- Bonus if shipped one or more titles using Unreal Engine
- Bonus if comfortable with financial fundamentals like budgets, cost-tracking, and profit/loss
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction, leadership, and technical mentorship to engineering team across tools, consultation, and game development initiatives
- Supervise the execution of hiring, performance management, and career development strategies
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with our partner studios, acting as a trusted technical advisor
- Act as the technical liaison in SOW / RFP development, internal and external presentations, and resourcing discussions
- Collaborate with technical leads to craft and implement best-in-class processes in quality control, development, and risk management
- Oversee and report on key performance indicators used to drive continuous improvement
- Evangelize 2K values and champion a culture of high-performance and innovation
- Directly feedback into technical documentation provided by our studios, due diligence, or other technical discussions in the business
- Evaluate new technologies and APIs
Skills
Software Architecture
Engineering Leadership
Technical Strategy
Team Building
Game Development
2K
Develops and publishes interactive video games
About 2K
2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment, focusing primarily on video games for a wide audience that includes casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and professional eSports players. The company collaborates with well-known game development studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to create popular titles such as "The Quarry" and "TopSpin 2K25." 2K's games are available through digital downloads and physical copies, and they also generate revenue from downloadable content (DLC), in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships. This diverse revenue model, along with their strong collaborations, sets 2K apart from competitors in the video game publishing industry. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality, engaging gaming experiences that appeal to a broad range of players.
Novato, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer Software, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Care Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k Retirement Plan
Life and Disability Benefits
Group Legal Plan
Wellbeing Program
Childcare Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Compassionate Leave
Companywide End of Year Break
Risks
Denuvo in NBA 2K25 may cause performance issues, sparking community backlash.
Project Ethos faces challenges in a saturated free-to-play shooter market.
High expectations for FIFA 2K25 could pressure 2K to compete with EA's FIFA series.
Differentiation
2K collaborates with top-tier studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games.
2K's diverse portfolio includes sports, horror, and simulation games.
2K's partnerships with major sports leagues enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Upsides
2K's acquisition of the FIFA license opens new market opportunities.
Project Ethos aligns with successful free-to-play models like Fortnite.
Mobile gaming expansion with NFL 2K Playmakers taps into a growing market.
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