Responsibilities
- Develop intuitive and physically accurate character control systems that deliver a satisfying player experience.
- Build and enhance character locomotion using Unreal Engine’s Character Movement Component or the Mover Plugin.
- Work closely with animation, design, and engineering teams in a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment.
- Rapidly prototype, iterate, and refine gameplay mechanics from early concept to final production quality using modern development practices.
- Take ownership of the player-facing systems stack, including inventory, gear, scripting interfaces, and data integration with user interface elements.
- Coordinate with designers to ensure HUDs and in-game displays accurately reflect gameplay state and maintain clear data ownership.
- Optimize character and input systems for peak performance across current-generation consoles and PC platforms.
Compensation
Base pay varies by market location and is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and business factors.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Novato, California
Team
Collaborative, flat-structure environment with daily interaction between engineers, animators, and designers.
Other
- This is a 6-month temporary position with possible extension based on performance and business needs.
- Base salary is determined by market location and considers relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and business criteria.
- Eligible for participation in the 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Full-time regular employees qualify for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits.
- 14 paid holidays annually.
- Paid vacation time ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, or access to a discretionary time off program.
- Up to 10 paid sick days each calendar year.
- Paid parental and compassionate leave available.
- Wellbeing initiatives including mental health and wellness resources.
- Family planning support offered through Maven.
- Commuter benefits provided.
- Reimbursement for fitness-related expenses.
- 2K Games and its studios do not use personal email or instant messaging apps to contact candidates or conduct interviews.
- All official communications should come from a 2K.com email address.
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