Gaming Software Engineer - 21-Month Graduate Rotations

2K; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

2K Games in Dublin is launching its Engineering Graduate Program starting July 2027. Based in Dublin with rotations across multiple studios, you will kick off your career in game development over a 21-month period, starting with foundation training.

You'll work with cross-disciplinary teams, contribute to AAA titles, and gain hands-on experience in C++, Unreal Engine, and modern tooling like Perforce. This program supports growth for recent graduates seeking deep technical and collaborative

Qualifications

• Graduated between January 2025 and July 2027 with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, which will be evaluated during the assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to build and support game features across our titles.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, primarily in C++ & in the Unreal Engine.
• Participate in instructor-led group projects, technical workshops, and guided reviews.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize systems across diverse engineering platforms and game engines.
• Adapt quickly to varied studio workflows, version control tools (e.g., Perforce), and game release timelines.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Unreal Engine

Algorithms

Data structures

Software design patterns

Debugging

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field

Tools

Perforce

Job description

2K Games in Dublin is launching its Engineering Graduate Program starting July 2027. Based in Dublin with rotations across multiple studios, you will kick off your career in game development over a 21-month period, starting with foundation training.

You'll work with cross-disciplinary teams, contribute to AAA titles, and gain hands-on experience in C++, Unreal Engine, and modern tooling like Perforce. This program supports growth for recent graduates seeking deep technical and collaborative