Software Engineer
StrongDMSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Game DevelopmentIndustries
Requirements
- 3+ years of software development experience, preferably in tool development, pipeline automation, or production engineering
- High proficiency working with both C++ and Python in a professional environment
- Experience interacting with Asset Management systems, and an understanding of asset management pipelines
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently analyze large codebases and quickly diagnose complex maintenance issues
- Strong understanding of the full asset pipeline, from DCC creation to final in-engine game setup
- A highly collaborative approach and proven experience bridging the needs between engineering and creative teams
Responsibilities
- Maintain and stabilize proprietary backend systems critical for content and large-scale data pipeline integrity
- Architect and develop new tools using C++ and Python to automate key tasks and fill workflow gaps
- Customize and extend the Unreal Engine Editor using C++ and scripting to provide highly tailored features for our content teams
- Collaborate with artists and designers to rapidly prototype and deploy intuitive, user-friendly applications
- Ensure code health and system robustness through code reviews, debugging, and performance profiling
- Create clear documentation and training on all new tool features to ensure smooth adoption by the development team
Skills
C++
Python
Unreal Engine 5
UE5 Editor
Tool Development
Pipeline Development
Asset Tracking
Code Review
Debugging
Performance Profiling
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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