Senior Online Services Software Engineer

2K Sports Lab Who 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. If you’re interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team, we encourage you to apply! What We Need We’re looking for a Senior Online Services SE to help build the scalable multiplayer backbone of our next AAA sports title. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of online features, primarily developing custom backend services and implementing the necessary game client logic, 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 Design and build scalable backend services to support online featuresDevelop the client-side systems in C++ needed for the online features in Unreal EngineImplement comprehensive monitoring and alerting for your servicesPartner with design, art, and production to shape online featuresWrite clean, performant, and well-tested codeMentor team members and contribute to engineering cultureConduct code reviews to uphold quality and consistency What Will Make You A Great Fit 5+ years of software engineering experience in game developmentProficiency in C++, Go, and PythonStrong understanding of distributed systems and networking protocolsExperience building online or multiplayer game systemsExperience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, or similar cloud platformsExperience with observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, DataDog)Familiarity with CI/CD concepts to support zero-downtime deploymentsFamiliarity with event-driven architectureExcellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplinesAdaptable and comfortable navigating a growing organizationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Beneficial Qualifications Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game enginesTrack record of shipping AAA multiplayer titlesPassion for playing or watching sports 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, only use 2K.com accounts. 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 our 401(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; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.