--- title: 'Staff Quality Assurance Engineer at 2K' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-quality-assurance-engineer-2k-austin-sqpwhjb06ct1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-02' --- # Staff Quality Assurance Engineer at 2K - **Company:** 2K - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Posted:** 2026-10-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/2k/jobs/8037627003 ## Job description ## Who We Are At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, and XCOM®, as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K, TopSpin®, and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre. Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms. But what truly powers 2K is our people. We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to come as they are and do their best work. ## What We Need Are you a visionary technical architect who thrives on defining the future of AI-native software quality? Our 2K Technology QA team is seeking a Staff Software Quality Engineer to serve as the principal technical architect for our QA AI SDLC, partnering with elite engineering teams and external partners to transform how we build and test game technology. As one of the most recognized and talented technology companies in the world today, we strive to hire team members who are customer-centric, motivated, and bring new perspectives. We offer an extensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, and ESPP. Duties Architect & System Design - Serve as the principal architect for the QA AI SDLC, defining its technical roadmap, system design, and seamless integration into 2K’s broader enterprise AI SDLC. - Work hand-in-hand with Amazon FDEs and 2K Tech leadership to co-architect, build, and refine our agentic QA platform (Kiro Crew, Agent Core) to ensure it performs to exact operational specifications. - Establish technical governance, evaluation benchmarks, and human-in-the-loop review frameworks for AI agent autonomy and tool reliability. - Evaluate existing internal QA tools and engine integrations, architecting novel AI-powered solutions to eliminate high-friction technical bottlenecks. Technical Leadership & High-Impact Engineering - Solve the most intricate architectural edge cases, memory issues, and distributed systems challenges requiring expert-level coding across C++, Go, JavaScript, and Java. - Guide the technical evolution of Playwright automation, observability integrations in Datadog, and SDK validation across Unreal Engine and Unity platforms. - Serve as the primary technical thought partner for engineering directors, principal developers, and external technical consultants. - Elevate technical standards across the organization through architectural reviews, code reviews, and technical mentorship for SQE I, II, and III engineers. Must-Haves - A passion for games and an established track record of technical leadership in software architecture, QA engineering, or developer platform tooling. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (preferred) or equivalent experience with 7+ years in software engineering, QA architecture, or technical leadership. - Expert-level architecture skills in designing complex testing systems, AI SDLC workflows, and agentic orchestration platforms (Kiro Crew, Agent Core, Cursor). - Deep programming mastery in C++, Go, JavaScript, or Java, alongside hands-on expertise in game engine architecture (Unreal Engine, Unity) and SDK design. - Demonstrated success leading technical collaborations with Amazon FDEs, principal architects, or enterprise consulting teams. - Advanced expertise in observability platforms (Datadog), Playwright frameworks, CI/CD orchestration, and modern cloud infrastructure (AWS). Nice-to-Haves - Experience as a former manager or tech lead who has intentionally chosen an Individual Contributor path to drive maximum technical impact is a strong plus. 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. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and will perform other related duties, as may be required. 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. Please note that 2K Publishing is unable to provide visa sponsorship or assistance for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship. #LI-Hybrid ## 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. 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