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Lead complex security programs protecting games and platforms from threats and optimize anti-cheat and anti-piracy operations. | 5+ years technical program management with 3+ years in security, PMP preferred, and understanding of game security challenges. | 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 We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager for Game Security to lead and drive critical initiatives aimed at protecting our games, platforms, and players from security threats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in program management principles (PMP-aligned) and a strong understanding of the unique security challenges within the gaming industry. This role requires exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills to manage complex, cross-functional programs from inception through delivery and ongoing operations. Key Responsibilities Program and Project Management Lead Security Initiatives: Own the end-to-end lifecycle for complex, multi-faceted security programs and projects, ensuring they align with our overall business and security strategy. Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies. Track progress against milestones, manage dependencies, risks and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Program Management Fundamentals: As part of our Program Management Office (PMO) apply best practices aligned with our ways of working in project management, including scope definition, work breakdown structures (WBS), resource leveling, and critical path analysis, to ensure robust and predictable delivery. Operations and Continuous Improvement Security Operations Oversight: Partner with security engineers and analysts to define and improve operational processes for anti-tox, anti-cheat, anti-piracy, pre-release protection and build reviews. Metrics and Reporting: Drive consistency and predictability in planning and delivery, using objective metrics to measure the effectiveness of security programs and operations. Provide regular, data-driven reports to stakeholders, partnering, and executive leadership. Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement in program delivery and security operations by identifying bottlenecks, implementing efficient tooling, and refining workflows. Risk Management Threat and Risk Assessment: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage program and project risks, with a specific focus on security-related threats to game integrity, player data, and platform stability. Mitigation Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive risk mitigation and contingency plans, ensuring stakeholders are informed and prepared for potential impacts. Compliance & Governance: Ensure all programs adhere to internal security policies, industry standards, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy). Communication and Stakeholder Management Cross-functional Alignment: Serve as the central point of contact, driving collaboration and consensus among engineering, product, legal, and studio teams on security priorities. Executive and Organizational Communication: Clearly and concisely communicate program status, risks, and achievements to all levels of the organization, including technical teams, within the PMO, senior management, and studio management. Documentation: Maintain high-quality, up-to-date program documentation, including charters, requirements, decision logs, and post-mortems. What Will Make You A Great Fit Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in technical program management, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on security, cybersecurity, or game security. Program Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage large, complex programs using recognized methodologies. Security Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of common game security challenges (e.g., anti-cheat, account security, anti-piracy, platform security) and general cybersecurity principles. Technical Acumen: Ability to engage in technical discussions with security engineers, understand architectural diagrams, and grasp technical trade-offs. Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly preferred, or a similar advanced program/project management certification. Project Management Tools: Jira, Confluence, Gsuite, Slack. Preferred Experience working in the gaming industry (PC, console, or mobile). Experience in presenting program scope, details, and risks in slides, visuals, and other audience-oriented formats. Ability to simplify complex compliance, operational, organizational, or technical risk to a non-technical audience. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or CISSP certification is a 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. 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. #LI-Hybrid

Develop and execute global influencer and creator marketing strategies managing full campaign lifecycle. | 4-6 years in influencer or digital marketing with large-scale campaign management and proficiency in social platforms and creator tools. | Who We Are: 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio which currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply! What We Need: 2K is looking for an established Manager, Influencer and Creator Marketing, to support and develop influencer and creator marketing strategies across all core games portfolio. This position will work cross-functionally to determine creator needs for our core game portfolio. You will work with gaming creators and agencies to foster relationships, ideate content concepts and will be responsible for developing and implementing global strategic creator marketing campaigns for some of 2K’s most popular IP, including the Borderlands, Bioshock, Mafia and Civilization franchises. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Influencer and Creator Marketing, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing our influencer and creator strategies from early development through post-launch support. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for gaming, a robust understanding of influencer dynamics, and a proven track record in collaborating on impactful creator marketing campaigns with AAA titles. Strong industry knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this role. What You Will Do: Strategic Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as primary internal subject matter authority for influencer and creator marketing, providing ongoing guidance and direction as needed to all of 2K’s local market teams worldwide. Partner cross-functionally (Brand, GTM, Social, Product, Insights) to ensure creator tactics support full-funnel marketing goals and broader brand visions. Develop and implement comprehensive influencer and creator marketing strategies that ladder up to GTM priorities. Translate market trends, competitive intelligence, and best practices into actionable strategic recommendations. Build and present executive-level decks that connect creator and influencer initiatives to brand, community, and revenue impact. Collaborate with social + community team colleagues to provide compelling creator-led content that will elevate fandom and awareness across owned channels. End-to-End Campaign & Relationship Management Oversee the full lifecycle of creator and influencer campaigns, from outreach and briefing to activation and live event support. Execute creator events and bespoke activations that empower authentic content creation and community engagement. Serve as the primary relationship owner for key influencers and creators, fostering long-term franchise affinity and "player-first" partnerships. Develop, launch, and manage multi-layered creator programs; championing these initiatives internally and serving as the primary 2K point-of-contact for external vendors and agency partners. Collaborate with Global Partnerships and external agencies to ensure seamless delivery and brand consistency. Performance, Insights & Operational Excellence Monitor, evaluate, and report on campaign performance, providing optimization recommendations grounded in deep KPI analysis. Present performance insights, trends, and forward-looking recommendations to senior stakeholders and brand leads. Develop a deep understanding of how creator KPIs influence broader marketing performance, conversion, and catalog sales. Establish and socialize operational processes to improve efficiency and scalability across all core franchises. Compile regular reports on marketing best practices and competitor recommendations. Who We Believe Will Be A Great Fit: 4-6 years of experience in influencer marketing, talent management, or digital marketing (gaming industry experience is highly preferred). A proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale influencer campaigns from ideation through to reporting. Strong technical understanding of Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X, including tools like CreatorIQ, LevelUp, StreamHatchet, or similar. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex conversations with both creators and developer stakeholders. Comfortable using data to track campaign ROI and creator sentiment, turning numbers into a clear narrative of success. Power user of spreadsheets and project management tools who genuinely enjoys keeping dozens of moving parts in order. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple game titles and deadlines simultaneously. Curious, proactive, and eager to grow! The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,000 and $135,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, suchas job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided suitable accommodations to enjoy equal employment opportunities, including the ability to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you need an accommodation as part of your application process or otherwise have questions about the Company’s accommodation policy and review process. 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. department/team performance, and market factors. #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid

Take ownership of backend architecture and distributed systems for high-scale online games. | Senior software development experience with focus on server-side development, C++, Python, and database optimization. | 2K is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the NBA 2K team with a focus on server-side development. This fully remote position allows you to take ownership in backend architecture, distributed systems, and large-scale computing, aiming to enhance online experiences for gamers worldwide. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of software development experience, particularly in C++, Python, and database optimization, and a passion for gaming. Attractive benefits and salary ranges are provided depending on location. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Support execution and delivery of North America marketing campaigns within global GTM frameworks. | 4-6 years marketing experience, agency and cross-functional collaboration, gaming industry experience required. | Who We Are 2K publishes some of the most recognized video game franchises in the world, including Borderlands, BioShock, NBA 2K, WWE 2K, PGA TOUR 2K, XCOM, and Sid Meier’s Civilization. Our marketing teams work in close partnership across regions and functions to deliver high-quality, player-focused campaigns that support our business goals. The Role The Manager, Integrated Marketing – North America is an execution-focused role responsible for supporting the delivery of North America marketing campaigns within established Global GTM frameworks. This role partners closely with Global GTM leadership, regional stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to implement campaign plans, manage assets and timelines, and ensure high-quality execution across assigned titles. The Manager does not own global strategy, investment decisions, or cross-functional orchestration. What You Will Do Reporting to the Director, Global GTM, you will: Campaign Execution & Delivery • Support the execution of North America marketing campaigns for assigned titles, following established global strategy, positioning, and campaign frameworks • Coordinate campaign timelines, asset delivery, and executional milestones across internal teams and external partners • Track execution progress and flag risks or delays to leadership Cross-Functional Coordination • Partner with creative, media, social, retail, and agency teams to ensure assets are delivered on time and aligned to approved campaign plans • Serve as an executional point of contact for North America campaign components, escalating issues as needed • Support coordination with global teams by sharing updates, materials, and executional learnings Operational & Performance Support • Assist with campaign reporting by consolidating performance inputs, status updates, and post-campaign summaries • Support budget tracking and invoice management under the direction of Global GTM leadership (no independent budget ownership) • Document executional learnings and contribute to best-practice sharing across the team What This Role Is Not To ensure clarity of scope, this role does not: • Own global or regional GTM strategy • Set investment strategy or control marketing budgets • Act as the final decision-maker across functions • Lead cross-functional orchestration or campaign architecture • Represent the business in franchise-level or executive planning forums What We’re Looking For • Strong executional marketer with experience delivering integrated campaigns • Comfortable operating within clearly defined frameworks and processes • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through • Collaborative, reliable partner who communicates clearly and escalates appropriately • Able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment Qualifications • 4–6 years of experience in marketing, integrated marketing, or campaign execution • Experience working with agencies and cross-functional partners • Experience in Gaming is a MUST • Familiarity with consumer marketing, digital campaigns, or live service titles a plus • Bachelor’s degree required The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,200 and $148,320 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, suchas job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided suitable accommodations to enjoy equal employment opportunities, including the ability to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you need an accommodation as part of your application process or otherwise have questions about the Company’s accommodation policy and review process. 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.