Backend Software Engineer

2K; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Gym reimbursement

Learning platforms

Job summary

2K is a global video game company, seeking a backend engineer to contribute to robust microservices and APIs. You will work with Java or Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms to deliver scalable services that power popular game titles.

We value strong collaboration, ownership, and a product-focused mindset, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, creative environment in Bengaluru. Bachelors in CS or related field required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience designing and delivering web services using Java or Golang.
• Experience with HTTP/gRPC and API design best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and query performance tuning.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (GitHub Actions).
• Good understanding of distributed systems fundamentals and microservice design patterns.
• Exposure to at least one public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks.
• Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance profiling, load testing, and bottleneck analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• A strong sense of ownership and a product-focused approach to problem solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of robust, scalable, high-performance backend microservices and APIs.
• Support the upkeep and ongoing evolution of core service domains, ensuring reliability, throughput, and alignment with long-term architecture.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and game teams to translate complex into well-defined technical deliverables, plans, and milestones.
• Reduce technical debt by refactoring code, automating workflows, and modernizing legacy systems.

Skills

Java

Golang

REST APIs

Distributed systems

CI/CD

CI/CD pipelines

SQL/NoSQL

Cloud

HTTP/gRPC

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA 2K, renowned BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

The Core Technology group

is responsible for identifying common problems across thecompany and building solutions to those problems. We fill our team with individuals whoenjoy a challenge, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to takeownership and responsibility for products. If you are passionate about working in thegame industry and implementing cool features for our game products, come join ourteam.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the development of robust, scalable, high-performance backend microservices and APIs.
• Support the upkeep and ongoing evolution of core service domains, ensuring reliability, throughput, and alignment with long-term architecture.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and game teams to translate complex into well-defined technical deliverables, plans, and milestones.
• Reduce technical debt by refactoring code, automating workflows, and modernizing legacy systems.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• 1+ years of experience designing and delivering web services using modern programming languages (Java or Golang).
• Working knowledge of transport protocols (HTTP, gRPC) and API design best practices.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g.Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, including schema design and query performance tuning.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Good understanding of distributed systems fundamentals and microservice design patterns.
• Exposure to at least one public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks.
• Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance profiling, load testing, and bottleneck analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain
• complex technical concepts clearly.
• A strong sense of ownership and a product-focused approach to problem solving
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Bonus Items

• Passion for gaming and building technology that powers player experiences.
• Bonus points for hands-on experience building microservices.

What we offer you:

• Great Company Culture. We pride ourselves as being one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Enjoy Life.Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, our Office gaming spaces, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Benefits include, but are not limited to; Discretionary bonus, Provident fund contributions, 1+5 medical insurance + top up options and access to Practo online Doctor consultation App, Employee assistance program, 3X CTC Life Assurance, 3X CTC Personal accident insurance, childcare services, 20 days holiday + statutory holidays,
• Perks. Gym reimbursement up to INR1150 per month, wellbeing program with the chance to earn up to $93 per annum, charitable giving program, access to learning platforms, employee discount program’s plus free games and events!

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.