2k Games

Senior Systems Software Engineer

2k Games$96K — $142K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Systems role for game development.
  • Proficient in C++ and coding architectural design principles.
  • Experience with multi-platform project development.
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 is essential.
  • Proven ability to research and implement new techniques and solutions.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Provide software and tools support for Engineers, Designers, and Artists.
  • Develop tools for rapid iteration and issue diagnosis, along with automated tests and data management.
  • Communicate cross-discipline to offer innovative solutions for pipeline and testbed issues.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and deliver user support.
  • Profile and optimize performance metrics including CPU, GPU, Memory, and Load Times.
  • Manage branching strategies and integrate code between branches.
  • Mentor systems team members and maintain documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage.
  • Financial planning resources and assistance.
  • Opportunity for bonuses and equity awards.
  • Supportive company culture focusing on collaboration.
  • Access to a range of retirement plans.
Full Job Description
What We Need

Our studio is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who values efficiency, productivity and the satisfaction that comes from helping a team do their best work. We're seeking someone who has a passion for solving complex problems, a deep understanding of Systems, Tools and Pipeline engineering, and the drive to improve workflows, optimize code, and engineer solutions to achieve results that enable the game and team to reach their full potential.

In this role, you will be working closely with the Technical Director, as well as collaborating with Engineers, Animators and Designers to improve workflows, architecture and tools that will enable the development team to do its best work.

What You'll Do
  • Provide software and tools support to Engineers, Designers and Artists.
  • Develop tools that enable rapid iteration, efficient and accurate diagnosis of issues, automate tests and workflow, or data management for assets.
  • Communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline and testbed issues.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide user support for the team.
  • Debug and/or triage low level issues like Crashes, Hangs and Desynchs.
  • Profile and optimize for CPU, GPU, Memory, and Load Times.
  • Manage Branching strategies and integrations between branches.
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of standards and conventions.
  • Mentor other systems team members.
  • Write and maintain documentation.

What Will Make You A Great Fit
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 3+ years of related experience building and delivering games in a Systems role
  • Experience developing multi-platform projects.
  • Expertise with the C++ programming language along with strong coding architectural design principles
  • Experience researching, piloting, and rolling out new techniques.
  • Experience in designing and creating systems, tools and assets for projects.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5 development
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Beneficial Qualifications
  • Passionate about playing and/or watching sports
  • Passion for video games (not just ours)

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.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews, and when emailing, we only use 2K.com accounts.

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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