Engineering Manager

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, 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

2K Publishing's Global Service Technology (GST) group is looking for a passionate Engineering Manager who has a high bar for code quality and a desire to grow engineers. In this role you will build and develop the technical and communication skillsets of your team through training, collaboration and mentorship; you will formalize processes to bolster individual development and foster a culture of innovation.

What You'll Do

• Manage performance for around 10 engineers, including leads, and be a strong partner with each on their growth objectives
• Collaborate with directors and above to align team growth strategy to business needs
• Collaborate with technical directors to define and drive adoption of engineering standards and what good looks like
• Establish and maintain studio processes around code reviews, positive feedback loops and professional development initiatives
• Grow other leaders for the team, both people managers and individual contributors
• Create and cultivating an environment of continuous learning and development, collaborating with other studio leads to provide practical opportunities to explore new technology
• Keep code skills sharp and stay abreast of evolving tech in the gaming industry

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong experience building, leading, and growing teams
• Excellent programming skills in C++/C#, knowledgeable in scripting languages
• Expert experience with software and game development pipelines
• Ability to communicate with customers of different technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate the technology and achieve their goals
• Champion team needs and methodologies, lead improvements on behalf of the group
• Passionate video game enthusiast
• 10+ years developing and publishing console games

Bonus Qualifications

• Strong engine experience (Unreal, Unity, or custom engines)
• Scripting languages (Lua, Perl, Python)
• Working experience in multiplayer gaming
• Source control experience (GitHub, Perforce, SVN)
• Familiarity with AI, data manipulation, file systems, networking, streaming

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.

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The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,600 and $178,500 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.