Visual Concepts

Design and optimize scalable backend services, distributed systems, and databases for NBA 2K online gameplay. | Requires five or more years of backend or server-side software development, strong C++ and object-oriented programming, scripting skills, distributed systems experience, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. | At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and ambitious. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and ground breaking technology, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the hardest working and most creative minds in the industry. What We Need: We’re seeking a Senior Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role, you’ll take ownership across a broad technical landscape- working in distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to build high-performance backend services. Your work will play a key role in delivering world-class online experiences that power one of the most popular sports game franchises in the world. This role reports into Lead Director of Programming. What You Will Do: Work in the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2K’s online features Design and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions that handle millions of concurrent players Develop efficient database structures and queries to support high-volume, real-time transactions Deliver high-performance backend services with a focus on low latency and stability Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences. Who Will Be A Great Fit: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and server-side systems Strong proficiency in C++ with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, javascript/typescript, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python and javascript. Understanding of distributed and scalable systems Proven experience with multithreaded programming, driving efficiency and stability across large-scale, real-time environments Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends to enhance team capabilities, platform performance, and product innovation BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, a strong plus Skilled in database optimization, including connection management and query performance tuning Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, PostgresSQL, or similar systems Video game console development experience is highly beneficial Love for video games (not just ours!) US (All States except for WA) The pay range for this position in California Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,700 and $174,300 per year. The pay range for this position in New York Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,00 per year. The pay range for this position in New Jersey Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,000 per year. The pay range for this position in Maryland Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,700 and $157,000 per year.The pay range for this position in Colorado Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $117,000 and $157,000 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. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. US (Washington State) The pay range for this position in Washington Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,700 and $174,300 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 this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(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. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Canada The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,700 CAD and $154,300 CAD 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. If hired the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com

Lead DevOps engineering team to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure supporting game development. | 5+ years DevOps or related experience, expertise with cloud infrastructure, version control, scripting, and strong technical leadership. | At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry. What We Need The WWE 2K team is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our DevOps team, crafting the technical roadmap that supports efficient, collaborative development across the studio. In this role you will take ownership of the technical vision and strategy for the DevOps team, collaborating across teams and disciplines to create tools and systems that enable us to make the next installment of WWE 2K the best yet! What You Will Do • Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and deployment automation • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of development and production environments • Improve developer workflows through automation and tooling, while ensuring high quality documentation and support • Establish standards and best practices for deployments, environments, observability, and operations • Collaborate with studio partners to refine cross-team workflows and processes • Act as a technical leader, developing and driving technical strategy and vision for your team. Push the limits of what is possible. Who Will Be A Great Fit • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering. • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience • Experience with Perforce, Jenkins, Git, and/or other version control and automated build systems • Hands-on expertise with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) and containerized environments • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows and configuration management tools such as Puppet • Strong understanding of object oriented programming, modern architectural design patterns, and C/C++/C# • Systems engineering expertise across Windows and Linux environments, including scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and familiarity with the .NET ecosystem • Ability to balance technical depth with cross-team collaboration and clear communication • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and driving alignment Might Be Nice • Experience working on multi-platform software projects • Experience with web technologies like React or Node.js • Familiarity with leveraging AI to enhance developer workflows • Shipped game titles, preferably on console • Experience with distributed, multi-team, or multi-studio environments • Love for video games (not just ours!) US (All States except for WA) The pay range for this position in California Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $138,600 and $194,063 per year. The pay range for this position in New York Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $124,800 and $174,708 per year. The pay range for this position in New Jersey Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $124,800 and $174,708 per year. The pay range for this position in Maryland Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $124,800 and $174,708 per year.The pay range for this position in Colorado Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $124,800 and $174,708 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. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. US (Washington State) The pay range for this position in Washington Remote at the start of employment is expected to be between $138,600 and $194,063 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 this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(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. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Canada The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $118,300 CAD and $165,000 CAD 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. If hired the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com