Senior Gameplay Online Engineer British Columbia

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.

• 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 teams 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.

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in game development.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Solid understanding of Unreal Engine networking.
• 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.

• Hands‑on experience with UE5 replication or custom netcode.
• Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles.
• Passion for playing or watching sports.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided suitable accommodations to enjoy equal employment opportunities, including the ability to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you need an accommodation as part of your application process or otherwise have questions about the Company’s accommodation policy and review process.

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. The total compensation package 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.

Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.