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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 Agoura Hills, Novato, Orange County, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, San Jose, Vancouver and Seoul 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:

We are looking for some forward-thinking stars to join our Engineering intake program in Austin. You will learn from the best, from our technology to all things Visual Concepts. This is a great opportunity ideally starting in January 2023.

Do you love the technical and tactical challenges that come with delivering a complex project that will be used (played!) by millions? Our Austin studio is looking for an Associate Software Engineer to contribute to the next iteration of the beloved and award-winning NBA 2K franchise.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop for the NBA2K franchise on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One

  • Assist in implementing new gameplay features (e.g. drills, special events, GUI) across a diverse codebase

  • Provide scheduling input and status updates for completion of assigned tasks

  • Write clean, readable, well-documented, and efficient code that can be easily understood

  • Demonstrate the assignment & technology flexibility required to assist adjacent teams in an agile team environment

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

  • Experience with data structures and algorithms

  • Familiarity with a broad range of gaming platforms and programming languages, especially C/C++

  • Understanding of object-oriented programming techniques and robust engineering practices

  • Experience with software development patterns (e.g. singleton, factory method, etc.)

  • Proficient with 3D math (e.g. vectors, transformations, linear algebra)

  • A standout colleague that takes joy in coding challenges and encourages suggestions from other team members

  • Familiarity with multithreaded and asynchronous programming

  • Experience with recent generation game console and/or mobile app development

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

  • Game engine experience (Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, Etc.)