Senior Online Gameplay Engineer - Unreal & Netcode

2K Games, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 131,299 - 194,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

A leading video game development studio is seeking a Senior Online Software Engineer in Burnaby, Canada, to build multiplayer experiences for a new AAA sports title. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of game development experience, proficiency in C++, and strong knowledge of Unreal Engine networking. Responsibilities include tackling complex networking challenges and mentoring team members. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $96,400 to $142,660 per year, plus benefits and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in game development.
• Strong understanding of distributed server architectures.
• Familiarity with low-latency networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build real-time multiplayer experiences across UE5 and custom game servers.
• Solve complex networking challenges like prediction, synchronization, and latency.
• Mentor team members and contribute to engineering culture.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine networking

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

A leading video game development studio is seeking a Senior Online Software Engineer in Burnaby, Canada, to build multiplayer experiences for a new AAA sports title. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of game development experience, proficiency in C++, and strong knowledge of Unreal Engine networking. Responsibilities include tackling complex networking challenges and mentoring team members. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $96,400 to $142,660 per year, plus benefits and potential bonuses.