Principal Online Software Engineer
2K
About this role
2K Sports Lab is seeking a Principal Online Software Engineer to define the architecture and technical direction of multiplayer and backend systems for a AAA sports video game. The role involves building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based services, as well as providing technical leadership and mentorship within the engineering team.
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About 2K
2k.com2K is a global video game publisher that produces and markets interactive entertainment across consoles, PC, and mobile. It publishes titles in today’s most popular genres — shooters, action, role‑playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment — and is known for major franchises such as NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Borderlands, BioShock, and XCOM. Working with internal and external development studios, 2K supports live services, DLC, and post‑launch content with a focus on high production values and community engagement.
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About 2K
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$139k – $206k
per year