Software Development Manager, Tools & Products New Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Software Development Manager, Tools & Products

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, Gearbox, 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!

What We Need

We are looking for a process-minded Software Development Manager to lead a team focused on building centralized dev tools, automation frameworks, and pipeline products. In this role, you will scale a team of high-performing engineers creating shared systems that act as force multipliers for our studios. You will combine solid technical architecture oversight with strong people management to ensure our tools accelerate game creation across 2K's portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 8+ tools and automation engineers, tracking performance expectations and defining career development frameworks.
• Standardize technical onboarding, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and performance review metrics for the engineering group.
• Collaborate with Technical Directors and Product Managers to define software engineering standards and drive the adoption of automated pipelines.
• Oversee development of automated testing principles, CI/CD systems, and reusable content creation tools to eliminate workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain sharp technical skills by writing code for non-time‑critical software components, reviewing documentation, and exploring new technologies.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• 6+ years of software engineering experience (ideally within games, VFX, or animation tools), with 2+ years directly managing engineers.
• Expert knowledge of software development pipelines, automated testing principles, and CI/CD concepts.
• Highly proficient programming skills in C++, C#, or Python within large, multi‑branch codebases.
• Excellent communication and alignment skills to bridge the gap between technical teams, product strategy, and studio partners.
• Undergrad or higher degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.

Bonus Points

• Demonstrable experience with Unreal Engine 5 core systems, editor tooling, or blueprint frameworks.
• Experience with web technologies, database architectures, or distributed systems.
• Exposure to machine learning or AI integrations within content creation pipelines.

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.
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