Tools & Pipelines Software Engineer Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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!

What We Need

We are seeking a versatile and committed Software Engineer specializing in Tool and Pipeline Development. This crucial role ensures our content creation teams—including art, design, and animation—have highly efficient and stable tools to maximize production velocity. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across diverse systems, including extending commercial software like the Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) Editor and maintaining proprietary studio technology (e.g., custom asset tracking tools). This position requires proven skill in C++ and Python and a genuine passion for optimizing developer workflows.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and stabilize proprietary backend systems critical for content and large‑scale data pipeline integrity.
• Architect and develop new tools using C++ and Python to automate key tasks and fill workflow gaps.
• Customize and extend the Unreal Engine Editor using C++ and scripting to provide highly tailored features for our content teams.
• Collaborate with artists and designers to rapidly prototype and deploy intuitive, user‑friendly applications.
• Ensure code health and system robustness through code reviews, debugging, and performance profiling.
• Create clear documentation and training on all new tool features to ensure smooth adoption by the development team.

What Will Make You A Great Fit

Beneficial Qualifications

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD 71,400 – CAD 105,660 per year. Actual pay may vary based on market location and individual factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The company reserves the right to modify base pay and other compensation at any time.

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.

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