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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days 2K's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 5% of 2K's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 2K
- high 73 stale, 5 reposted of 123 open
- Hiring momentum
- 179 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
As an Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer, you will design and implement AI systems for a new AAA sports title using Unreal Engine 5. Your role involves creating decision-making frameworks, developing AI-controlled player behavior, optimizing performance in multi-threaded environments, and collaborating with various team members. Additionally, you will mentor other engineers and ensure code quality through reviews.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 2K as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of software engineering experience in game development
- Expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine 5
- Strong algorithm and data structure design skills
- Experience with multi-threaded programming in performance-critical environments
- Deep understanding of team-based sports and competitive game dynamics
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines
Nice to have
- Track record of shipping AAA sports or simulation titles
- Familiarity with modern console hardware and optimization techniques
What you get
- Pay range between $114,300 and $169,140 per year
- Potential for bonuses and/or equity awards
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Worth weighing
- Newly founded studio in 2023 may have growing pains
- No specific mention of remote work or flexibility
- Compensation may vary based on individual factors
- Details on benefits provided only upon receiving an offer
Summarised from 2K's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by 2K on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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