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# Software Development Manager, Engineering Services at 2K

- **Company:** 2K
- **Location:** Montréal, Canada
- **Posted:** 2026-07-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/2k/jobs/7814032003

## Job description

Gestionnaire en ingénierie - Services d'ingénierie

Qui nous sommes

Fondée en 2005, 2K Games est une entreprise mondiale de jeux vidéo à rayonnement international, éditant des titres développés par certains des studios les plus influents de l'industrie. Parmi eux figurent Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, Gearbox et 2K SportsLab. Notre catalogue s'enrichit continuellement grâce à une stratégie ambitieuse de développement à l'échelle mondiale, combinant la création de nouveaux studios et l'intégration de talents variés, avec pour objectif de proposer des contenus toujours plus innovants, immersifs et inspirants. 2K publie des jeux parmi les genres les plus populaires : sport, tir, action, jeux de rôle, stratégie, ainsi que des jeux occasionnels et familiaux.

Nos équipes sont composées d'ingénieurs passionné(e)s, de spécialistes marketing, d'artistes, d'auteurs/autrices, d'expert(e)s en science des données, de producteurs/productrices, de penseurs/penseuses qui mettent leur savoir-faire au service de notre catalogue. Celui-ci comprend plusieurs franchises de renommée mondiale, dont NBA®️ 2K, BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization®️, XCOM®️, WWE®️ 2K, WWE®️ SuperCard, TopSpin 2K25 et PGA TOUR®️ 2K.

Chez 2K, nous nous engageons à créer un environnement de travail accueillant et inclusif, où chacun peut être pleinement soi-même et s'épanouir professionnellement. Nous encourageons toutes les personnes intéressées à explorer nos opportunités, même si elles ne correspondent pas parfaitement à chaque critère du poste. Si ce rôle vous intéresse et que vous croyez avoir ce qu'il faut pour travailler chez 2K, nous vous encourageons à postuler! 2K a son siège social à Novato, en Californie, et est une filiale à part entière de Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ : TTWO).

Ce que nous recherchons

Nous sommes à la recherche d'un(e) gestionnaire en ingénierie pour guider la croissance et le développement de notre équipe interne de services d'ingénierie. Dans ce rôle, vous chapeauterez un groupe d'ingénieurs très en demande, déployés sur divers projets de jeux AAA pour soutenir le co-développement, l'optimisation sur les plateformes et les initiatives techniques critiques. Vous saurez allier un mentorat pratique à une gestion structurée des personnes afin d'aider vos développeurs/développeuses à progresser et à livrer des expériences de jeu exceptionnelles.

Ce que vous ferez

- Diriger, mentorer et gérer une équipe distribuée de 8 ingénieurs ou plus, en cultivant une culture d'apprentissage continu et d'excellence technique.
- Élaborer des plans de développement individuel (PDI), établir des objectifs de performance annuels et définir des parcours d'évolution vers des rôles de leadership technique ou de gestion des personnes.
- Collaborer avec les leaders des studios et les producteurs/productrices internes pour aligner le déploiement des ressources en ingénierie avec les échéanciers de projet et les objectifs de jalons.
- Établir les meilleures pratiques des studios en matière de révision de code, de documentation technique et de boucles de rétroaction proactives.
- Maintenir de solides compétences en ingénierie en contribuant à la programmation hors du chemin critique, aux preuves de concept techniques et aux révisions de code.

Ce qui fera de vous la personne idéale

- 10 ans ou plus d'expérience professionnelle en génie logiciel dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo, dont 2 ans ou plus en gestion directe d'ingénieurs.
- Avoir participé à la livraison de plusieurs titres AAA sur consoles, avec une compréhension approfondie des pipelines de développement sur consoles, des certifications et des capacités matérielles.
- Excellentes compétences en programmation en C/C++ et solide compréhension des architectures multithread.
- Solides compétences en communication pour gérer les relations avec les studios externes et traduire les risques techniques pour des partenaires non techniques.
- Baccalauréat en informatique, en développement de jeux ou expérience équivalente.

Atouts supplémentaires

- Solide expérience avec des moteurs de jeu (Unreal Engine, Unity ou moteurs personnalisés).
- Expérience pratique dans le multijoueur, la mise en réseau, le rendu, la physique ou le portage sur consoles.

En tant qu'employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances, nous nous engageons à faire en sorte que les personnes qualifiées en situation de handicap bénéficient d'accommodements raisonnables leur permettant de participer au processus de candidature ou d'entretien, d'exercer les fonctions essentielles de leur poste, et de bénéficier des autres avantages et privilèges liés à l'emploi. Veuillez nous contacter si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement raisonnable.

Veuillez noter que 2K Games et ses studios n'utilisent jamais d'applications de messagerie instantanée ni de comptes courriel personnels pour contacter des candidats ou mener des entretiens. Lorsqu'ils envoient des courriels, ils utilisent uniquement des adresses se terminant par @2K.com.

Software Development Manager - Engineering Services

## 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 an Software Development Manager to guide the growth and development of our internal Engineering Services team. In this role, you will champion a highly-in-demand group of engineers deployed across various AAA game projects to assist with co-development, platform optimization, and critical technical initiatives. You will balance hands-on mentorship with structured people leadership to help our developers grow and deliver outstanding player experiences.

## What You Will Do

- Lead, mentor, and manage a distributed team of 8+ staff engineers, driving a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Build Individual Development Plans (IDPs), set annual performance goals, and establish paths for progression into craft or people leadership roles.
- Partner with studio leaders and internal producers to align engineering resource deployment with project timelines and milestone objectives.
- Establish studio best practices around code reviews, technical documentation, and proactive feedback loops.
- Keep engineering skills sharp by contributing to non-critical path coding, technical proofs of concept, and code reviews.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in the video game industry, with 2+ years directly managing engineers.
- Strong engine experience (Unreal Engine, Unity, or custom engines).
- Shipped multiple AAA console titles with a deep understanding of console development pipelines, certification, and hardware capabilities.
- Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and solid comprehension of multi-threaded architectures.
- Strong communication skills to manage external studio relationships and translate technical risks to non-technical partners.
- Undergrad or higher degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or equivalent experience.

Bonus Points

- Practical experience working on multiplayer, networking, rendering, physics, or console porting.

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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## About 2K

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: 2K is a major video game publisher and developer, best known for iconic franchises like *NBA 2K*, *Borderlands*, *Civilization*, *BioShock*, *Mafia*, *WWE 2K*, and *XCOM*.
- **Entity Type**: Private subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive (public parent company, NASDAQ: TTWO)
- **Headquarters**: Novato, California, USA (with global offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia)
- **Founded**: January 25, 2005 (as a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive)
- **Founders**: Founded as a corporate entity by Take-Two Interactive; key early leaders included Christoph Hartmann (former President). Current President is David Ismailer.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Video game development and publishing (AAA, sports, and strategy games)
- **Target customers**: B2C (consumers/gamers globally across PC, console, and mobile platforms)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We enable all gamers to build, connect, escape and dream big!" (from their official values page)

## Products & Services
- **NBA 2K Series**: Flagship basketball simulation franchise, released annually across console and PC.
- **Borderlands Series**: Acclaimed first-person shooter looter-shooter franchise.
- **Civilization Series**: Legendary turn-based strategy series (developed by Firaxis Games, a 2K studio).
- **BioShock Series**: Critically acclaimed narrative-driven first-person shooter series.
- **Mafia Series**: Open-world crime drama franchise.
- **WWE 2K Series**: Professional wrestling simulation franchise.
- **XCOM Series**: Tactical strategy franchise.
- **PGA Tour 2K Series**: Golf simulation franchise.
- **Top Spin Series**: Tennis simulation franchise (revived in 2024).
- **2K Foundations**: Social impact program that builds community and youth engagement programs, including refurbishing basketball courts globally.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: 2K is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive. Take-Two's market cap is approximately **$30+ billion** (as of mid-2025), with 2K being one of its two core publishing labels alongside Rockstar Games.
- **Key Metric**: 2K is a private subsidiary; exact revenue is not disclosed separately. However, Take-Two Interactive’s total net revenue for fiscal year 2024 was approximately **$5.6 billion**, with 2K contributing a significant portion. The company employs approximately **4,000 people**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company is Take-Two Interactive. Key development studio partners include Visual Concepts (NBA 2K), Firaxis Games (Civilization), Gearbox Software (Borderlands), and Hangar 13 (Mafia).
- **Growth Signals**: 2K has been actively expanding its development network, including the acquisition of Gearbox Software in 2024. The company continues to launch major franchise entries and invest in new IP. It has a growing presence in mobile gaming and live-service models.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Iconic IP Portfolio**: Owns some of the most valuable and long-running franchises in gaming (*NBA 2K*, *Borderlands*, *Civilization*, *BioShock*).
- **Massive Global Reach**: Games sell tens of millions of copies annually across all major platforms.
- **Strong Parent Backing**: As a core label of Take-Two, 2K has significant financial resources for marketing, development, and acquisitions.
- **Diverse Studio Network**: Operates a wide range of internal studios with specialized expertise (sports, strategy, action, RPG).
- **2K Foundations**: A unique social impact program that builds brand goodwill and community engagement.

## Strategic Focus
- **Franchise Expansion**: Continuing to grow its flagship franchises with annual releases, new entries, and expanded content.
- **Live Service & Engagement**: Deepening post-launch engagement through in-game events, battle passes, and microtransactions (especially in *NBA 2K*).
- **Mobile & New Platforms**: Expanding into mobile gaming and new platforms.
- **Studio Investment**: Acquiring and investing in top-tier development talent (e.g., Gearbox).
- **Technology & AI**: Investing in R&D for game engines, AI, and data science to improve game quality and player experiences (evidenced by job postings for AI R&D, data science, and Unreal Engine roles).

## Why Work Here
- **Work on Iconic Franchises**: Opportunity to contribute to some of the most beloved and best-selling game series in the world.
- **Culture**: Described as a blend of "NYC roots with a Northern California vibe," with a focus on being direct, open, and friendly. The company emphasizes "Come As You Are" and "Give a ^%$*" as core values.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: 2K has a hybrid work model. Many roles are listed with specific locations (Novato, Los Angeles, Montreal, Bengaluru, etc.), but some positions offer remote flexibility.
- **Notable Perks**: Located in a unique headquarters (converted airplane hangars in Novato, CA) near hiking, biking trails, and wine country. The company also runs a motion capture studio in Petaluma, CA.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on technical innovation, with dedicated teams for AI R&D, Core Tech/Tools, Data Science, and Online Services. Many job postings focus on Unreal Engine, data engineering, and systems architecture.
- **Social Impact**: Employees can participate in 2K Foundations, which refurbishes basketball courts and builds community spaces globally.

## Sources
1. [2k.com/careers/](https://2k.com/careers/)
2. [2k.com/about/](https://2k.com/about/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/2k](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/2k)
4. [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2K_(company)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2K_(company))

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