Senior Gameplay Online Services Engineer

Who We Are

Founded in 2023, Small Axe 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 new 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 Need

We’re looking for a Senior Online Services SE to help build the scalable multiplayer backbone of our next AAA sports title. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of online features, primarily developing custom backend services and implementing the necessary game client logic, partnering with designers, artists, and producers to create seamless connected experiences. We value technical depth, a collaborative mindset, and adaptability as our team and technology evolve together.

What You Will Do

● Design and build scalable backend services to support online features

● Develop the client-side systems in C++ needed for the online features in Unreal Engine

● Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting for your services

● Partner with design, art, and production to shape online features

● Write clean, performant, and well-tested code

● Mentor team members and contribute to engineering culture

● Conduct code reviews to uphold quality and consistency

What Will Make You A Great Fit

● 5+ years of software engineering experience in game development

● Proficiency in C++, Go, and Python

● Strong understanding of distributed systems and networking protocols

● Experience building online or multiplayer game systems

● Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)

● Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, or similar cloud platforms

● Experience with observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, DataDog)

● Familiarity with CI/CD concepts to support zero-downtime deployments

● Familiarity with event-driven architecture

● Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

● Adaptable and comfortable navigating a growing organization

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Beneficial Qualifications

● Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar game engines

● Track record of shipping AAA multiplayer titles

● Passion for playing or watching sports

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $96,400 and $142,660 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 employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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