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Graphics Engineer

2K · Novato, California, United States

Posted 19 days ago · $120,000 - $154,300

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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

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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.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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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

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Listed by 2K on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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