Director, Engineering Services

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, and HB Studios. 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 our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

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
The 2K Global Services Technology team is looking for a dynamic and seasoned technical leader to run our Engineering Services department. In this role, you will help build the future of the team by contributing to overall strategic vision, driving the tactical execution, and developing a culture of engineering excellence for your team. Our aim is to provide our partners with the best possible service possible

What You’ll Do
-  Provide the strategic direction, tactical execution and leadership to the Engineering Services team, driving towards technical excellence and customer satisfaction

-  Supervise hiring, performance management, and career development initiatives within the team

-  Build and maintain positive relationships with our partner studios, acting as a trusted advisor capable of providing guidance and technical expertise

-  Be the technical liaison in SOW / RFP development, internal and external presentations, and resourcing negotiations

-  With technical leads, design and implement best-in-class processes in quality control, development, and risk management

-  Monitor and report on key performance indicators used to drive continuous improvement initiatives

-  Evangelize 2K values and champion a culture of high-performance and innovation

What Will Make You A Great Fit
-  10+ years of experience in multiplatform AAA game development

-  Must have shipped multiple titles in an Engineering Lead, Technical Director, or above

-  Experience building and managing multi-discipline technical teams

-  Strong interpersonal skills, that can be applied to a partner-first, service oriented approach

-  Bonus if shipped one or more titles using Unreal Engine

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. 

The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $183,800 and $272,000 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 this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will also receive 14 paid holidays per calendar year, are eligible to earn a minimum of 15 days of vacation leave per year (subject to proration based on start date during the calendar year) and will receive 10 sick days per calendar year. Details of participation in these benefit plans 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.