Staff Quality Assurance Engineer

2K; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

ESPP

Job summary

2K is seeking a Staff Software Quality Engineer to serve as the principal architect for QA AI SDLC. You will shape the technical roadmap, collaborate with Amazon FDEs and 2K leadership, and drive high-impact engineering across C++, Go, JavaScript, and Java.

You will coach SQE teams, elevate observability with Datadog, and influence Playwright automation across Unreal Engine and Unity platforms. This is a full-time role in Austin, TX with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with 7+ years in software engineering, QA architecture, or technical leadership.
• Expert-level architecture skills in designing complex testing systems and AI SDLC workflows.
• Deep programming mastery across C++, Go, JavaScript, and Java; experience with Unreal Engine and Unity.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical roadmap and QA AI SDLC integration for 2K's QA platforms.
• Collaborate with Amazon FDEs and 2K Tech leadership to co-architect and refine agentic QA tools.
• Establish governance, benchmarks, and human-in-the-loop review frameworks for AI autonomy.

Skills

Technical leadership

C++

Go

JavaScript

Java

Unreal Engine

Unity

AI SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Playwright

Datadog

AWS

CI/CD tooling

SDK design

Job description

Who We Are

At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, XCOM®, as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K, TopSpin®, and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre.

Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms.

But what truly powers 2K is our people.

We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to come as they are and do their best work.

What We Need

Are you a visionary technical architect who thrives on defining the future of AI-native software quality? Our 2K Technology QA team is seeking a Staff Software Quality Engineer to serve as the principal technical architect for our QA AI SDLC, partnering with elite engineering teams and external partners to transform how we build and test game technology.

As one of the most recognized and talented technology companies in the world today, we strive to hire team members who are customer-centric, motivated, and bring new perspectives. We offer an extensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, and ESPP.

Duties

Architect & System Design

• Serve as the principal architect for the QA AI SDLC, defining its technical roadmap, system design, and seamless integration into 2K’s broader enterprise AI SDLC.
• Work hand-in-hand with Amazon FDEs and 2K Tech leadership to co-architect, build, and refine our agentic QA platform (Kiro Crew, Agent Core) to ensure it performs to exact operational specifications.
• Establish technical governance, evaluation benchmarks, and human-in-the-loop review frameworks for AI agent autonomy and tool reliability.
• Evaluate existing internal QA tools and engine integrations, architecting novel AI-powered solutions to eliminate high-friction technical bottlenecks.

Technical Leadership & High-Impact Engineering

• Solve the most intricate architectural edge cases, memory issues, and distributed systems challenges requiring expert-level coding across C++, Go, JavaScript, and Java.
• Guide the technical evolution of Playwright automation, observability integrations in Datadog, and SDK validation across Unreal Engine and Unity platforms.
• Serve as the primary technical thought partner for engineering directors, principal developers, and external technical consultants.
• Elevate technical standards across the organization through architectural reviews, code reviews, and technical mentorship for SQE I, II, and III engineers.

Must-Haves

• A passion for games and an established track record of technical leadership in software architecture, QA engineering, or developer platform tooling.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (preferred) or equivalent experience with 7+ years in software engineering, QA architecture, or technical leadership.
• Expert-level architecture skills in designing complex testing systems, AI SDLC workflows, and agentic orchestration platforms (Kiro Crew, Agent Core, Cursor).
• Deep programming mastery in C++, Go, JavaScript, or Java, alongside hands-on expertise in game engine architecture (Unreal Engine, Unity) and SDK design.
• Demonstrated success leading technical collaborations with Amazon FDEs, principal architects, or enterprise consulting teams.
• Advanced expertise in observability platforms (Datadog), Playwright frameworks, CI/CD orchestration, and modern cloud infrastructure (AWS).

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience as a former manager or tech lead who has intentionally chosen an Individual Contributor path to drive maximum technical impact is a strong plus.

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. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and will perform other related duties, as may be required.

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.

Please note that 2K Publishing is unable to provide visa sponsorship or assistance for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.