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Expert Online Services Software Engineer

2K ·Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada ·Onsite 9d ago
GoAWSKubernetesPostgreSQLC++PythonDistributed Systems

About the role

Small Axe, a new studio at 2K, is seeking an Expert Online Services Software Engineer to architect and build the scalable multiplayer backbone for a AAA sports title. The role involves leading technical direction, developing backend services in Go, integrating with Unreal Engine, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position is based in Vancouver, BC.

Requirements

7+ years building backend services for games, expert proficiency in Go, experience shipping live services for millions of players, deep expertise in distributed systems and networking, production experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL, strong observability and CI/CD skills, excellent communication, and a Bachelor's in CS or equivalent.

About the company

2K

2K Games is a global video game publisher dedicated to developing and distributing a wide portfolio of titles across various genres. They are known for popular franchises such as NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Borderlands, and Civilization, offering immersive entertainment experiences to players worldwide.

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CA$114k–169k
Onsite Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaBurnaby, Canada
Posted 9d ago
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2K
https://2k.com

2K Games is a global video game publisher dedicated to developing and distributing a wide portfolio of titles across various genres. They are known for popular franchises such as NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Borderlands, and Civilization, offering immersive entertainment experiences to players worldwide.

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