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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!

Our studio in Vancouver is seeking a Senior 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, designers, and technical leadership of the studio. Within this role, you will be focused on graphical user interfaces including a focus on building larger experiences that include client and server work.

Architect & Lead: Guide the design and implementation of high-quality UI features, ensuring they are scalable and future-proof.

Set the Standard: Define and champion technical best practices for using UMG and Blueprint, making sure our engineering and art teams have the tools and processes they need to shine.

Be the Authority: Serve as a go-to specialist for UI/UX systems. If a performance issue pops up on console or PC hardware, you’ll be the one to dive in, solve complex bottlenecks, and optimize memory.

Elevate the Team: Share your knowledge and mentor our intermediate and junior engineers. We believe in continuous growth and a culture of technical excellence!

Collaborate: Work hand-in-hand with our incredible designers and artists to constantly improve workflows and boost efficiency.

Own the Code: Produce clean, efficient, and well-documented code that aligns with our high standards. This includes conducting thoughtful code reviews and providing actionable feedback.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience, and 5+ years of professional experience developing UI features or systems.

Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming is important, 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).

Any experience with client-server architecture or an understanding of multi-threaded programming concepts would be a great asset.

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.

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.

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