2k Games

Senior Online Software Engineer

2k Games • $96K — $142K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in game development
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Strong understanding of Unreal Engine networking
  • Experience with large-scale multiplayer game features
  • Knowledge of distributed server architectures
  • Familiarity with low-latency networking concepts
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities including accommodations for individuals with disabilities
  • Engagement in a collaborative and innovative game development environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring
  • Access to a range of medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Encouragement of participation in an equal and inclusive workplace
Full Job Description
What We Need

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.
What You Will Do
• 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
What Will Make You A Great Fit
• 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
Beneficial Qualifications
• Hands-on experience with UE5 replication or custom netcode
• Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles
• Passion for playing or watching sports

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $96,400 and $142,660 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

About 2k Games

2K Games is an American video game publisher based in Novato, California. The company was founded in January 2005 by Take-Two Interactive, and is best known for publishing the NBA 2K series of basketball games. Other popular franchises published by 2K Games include the Borderlands series, the BioShock series, and the Mafia series. The company has also published several licensed games based on popular movies and TV shows, such as The Walking Dead and WWE.
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