Principal Engineer
Posted
$163,400 – $240,000 USD
Tech Stack
Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred
Responsibilities
- Define the long-term technical roadmap, engineering standards, and core technology adoption (engine, backend, rendering).
- Act as the final authority on critical design decisions, establish quality gates, and manage performance budgets.
- Prototype foundational systems, perform high-level code reviews, and solve high-risk architectural challenges.
- Coach Principal Engineers and Tech Leads to foster a culture of technical rigor and continuous improvement.
- Identify and mitigate technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural risks across the development lifecycle.
Soft Skills
Architectural StrategyTechnical GovernanceMentoringRisk ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic CommunicationProblem Solving
Benefits
- 401k
- Commuter Benefits
- Dental
- Employee Stock Purchase
- Flexible PTO
- Gym/Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health
- Parental Leave
- Vision
Culture
Inclusive Hiring
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About 2k (undefined)
Industry: gaming
Size: enterprise
2K is a diverse team of developers passionate about building amazing games, united by core values and a culture of inclusivity.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $163,400 – $240,000 USD
Equity: equity awards, Employee Stock Purchase Program
Bonus: bonus
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