or apply directly on 2K's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days 2K's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 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
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 2K's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 2K.
About this role
As a Graphics Engineer at Visual Concepts, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance C/C++ code and HLSL shaders to enhance the visual fidelity of the NBA 2K series. Your role involves exploring new rendering technologies, optimizing GPU performance, and collaborating with art and design teams to improve visual quality. You will also participate in system-wide upgrades to keep rendering technology current.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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
- 3+ years of experience in game or graphics development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
- Advanced proficiency in HLSL or a comparable shading language
- Strong grasp of 3D math concepts and applications
- Deep understanding of optimization techniques and trade-offs
- Demonstrate ability to write efficient, portable, reliable, and readable code
Nice to have
- Experience shipping a AAA title
- Deep expertise in areas such as physically-based rendering, real-time global illumination, post-processing effects, or simulating natural phenomena
- Familiarity with applying machine learning techniques to graphics-related challenges
What you get
- Base pay offered is based on market location
- Total compensation package may include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Worth weighing
- Remote role may require self-motivation and discipline
- Salary range provided is location-specific and may vary based on individual factors
- Position is 'at-will', meaning employment can be terminated at any time by either party
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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