Principal Engineer

Posted

2k (undefined)Los Angeles, California, United Statesfull_timeprincipal

$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.

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Compensation
Base salary: $163,400 – $240,000 USD
Equity: equity awards, Employee Stock Purchase Program
Bonus: bonus