Who We AreFounded 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 current 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 NeedWe're looking for aLead Software Engineerto shape how our AAA sports title looks and feels on screen — from cameras and cinematics to crowds, commentary, and broadcast‑quality presentation. You’ll lead a team of engineers while staying deeply hands‑on, partnering with art, design, animation, and production to bring an authentic broadcast experience to life in Unreal Engine 5. We need someone who combines technical breadth with strong leadership and a passion for crafting polished player‑facing experiences.What You Will DoLead a team of engineers building presentation systems in UE5Develop cameras, cinematics, replays, and broadcast‑style presentation featuresBuild crowd, commentary, and stadium atmosphere systemsDrive technical direction for the presentation area alongside studio leadershipPartner with art, design, animation,



and production to deliver featuresOversee integration between DCC tools and the game engineMentor and develop engineers, including managing direct reportsConduct code reviews and uphold engineering quality across the teamWho We Think Will Be A Great Fit8+ years of software engineering experience in game development and proven expertise in C++ and PythonPeople management experience balancing hands‑on work with leadershipDeep familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game enginesBroad experience across presentation systems like cameras, cinematics, or crowdsStrong understanding of tech art, animation, and DCC pipelinesExcellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplinesBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experienceBonus PointsExperience developing broadcast‑style presentation for sports gamesFamiliarity with audio systems, commentary engines, or crowd simulationTrack record of shipping AAA titles in a leadership rolePassion for playing or watching sportsCompensationThe pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 per Year. Base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individual factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Total compensation may include bonuses, equity awards, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, with details provided upon offer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead Software Engineer - C$114,300 - C$169,140 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 2K Sports Lab
📍 Winnipeg