Senior Gameplay Online Engineer

2K Sports LabWho We Are
Founded in 2023, 2K Sports Lab is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2K’s next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We’re building a world-class team at our new Vancouver, BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas, technical excellence, and creative collaboration. We’re seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision.
What We NeedWe’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 this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including:medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage;
14 paid holidays per calendar year;
paidvacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in theCompany’s discretionary time off program;
up to 10 paid sick daysper calendar year;
paid parentaland compassionate leave;
wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support;
Family planning support through Maven;
commuter benefits;
and reimbursements forfitness-related expenses.
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