UI Software Engineer

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

Our studio in Vancouver is seeking a UI Software Engineer to join our development team in working on a new AAA Sports game. This role will work closely with senior engineers from all game areas, artists, and designers. Within this role, you will be focused on graphical user interfaces including a focus on building larger experiences that include client and server work.

What You’ll Do

• UI Implementation & Polish: Partner with our UI and gameplay teams to bring clean, high-performance user interfaces to life. This includes using Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) and Blueprints to accurately implement polished art assets, dynamic animations, and visual effects.
• System Development: Develop, test, and debug robust C++ code for UI/UX systems and tools. We prioritize solutions that are performant, maintainable, and clearly structured.
• Collaboration & Learning: Actively collaborate with artists and designers to refine content creation pipelines and improve efficiency. You will participate in code reviews, embracing a culture of continuous learning and technical quality.

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience, and 2+ years of professional experience developing UI features or systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming is critical, coupled with hands-on experience using Unreal Engine (UMG, Blueprints, and editor workflows).
• A solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and 3D math.
• A commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and efficient code, paired with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical partners (Art, Design, Production).

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $71,400 and CAD $105,660 per year. However, actual 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. If hired, the company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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