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Senior Site Reliability Engineer I
Braze
Vancouver, BC
…SREs blend the roles of sensible system administrators and software engineers, applying sound engineering principles, operational discipline, and mature automation to our production…
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Senior Gameplay Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ UFC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…and responsive mixed martial arts through inventive Gameplay Software Engineer - UFC gameplay…
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Senior Gameplay Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are looking for an experienced Senior Gameplay Engineer to join our team in Vancouver and help craft the next generation of on-ice gameplay. In this role, you will be a core architect of…
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Rendering Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are seeking a Rendering Software Engineer to join our EA SPORTS NHL development team. You will contribute to evolving our rendering engine to support expanding target environments,…
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Senior Software Engineer- Generalist (Apex Legends)
Respawn Entertainment
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Apex Legends)
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Rendering Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ UFC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We work in a hybrid model, with three days per week onsite at our EAV Studio in Burnaby, British Columbia
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Software Engineer II - Distributed Systems
Microsoft
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Fabric Mirroring team is seeking a Software Engineer to help design, build, and operate next-generation data movement services that transfer large volumes of data from source systems…
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Corinex Communications
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Corinex is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team in developing next-generation smart grid communication devices. In this role, you will work…
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Online Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ UFC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As an Online Software Engineer, you will help maintain and extend the systems that power our connected experience. These systems include matchmaking, social features, live events,…
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Systems Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ UFC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As a Systems Software Engineer, you will help us shape and deliver the engine and platform technology supporting gameplay, animation, rendering, online, front end, and tools. You will…
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Systems Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ UFC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As a Systems Software Engineer, you will help us build the engine and platform technology supporting gameplay, animation, rendering, online, front end, and tools. You will solve…
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Senior Manager, SR&ED (Software Engineer)
KPMG
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…advisory insight. As the practice continues to expand in the software and emerging technology space, there is a need for a Senior Manager to lead complex client portfolios and contribute to…
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Manager, SR&ED (Software Engineer)
KPMG
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…development into clear, defensible claims. As the complexity of software, systems, and multidisciplinary engineering work continues to rise, we are looking for a Manager with strong…
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Advanced Rendering Software Engineer - FC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As a Rendering Software Engineer, you are an essential part of the game creation process, and are involved in the architectural design and implementation of rendering technology on multiple…
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Software Development Engineer, WW Deals & Promotions
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
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Senior Software Engineer, Houdini
Eyeline
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Senior Software Engineer, Houdini collaborates with Pipeline Leads to build a Houdini pipeline that spans lookdev, lighting, CFX, and FX, using USD and Solaris as a backbone. They…
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Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer
2K
Burnaby, BC
We’re looking for an Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer to help build the intelligence behind our next AAA sports title. You’ll design and implement AI systems that drive team-based…
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Senior SR&ED Consultant (Software Engineer)
KPMG
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As software, AI and technology organizations continue to invest in increasingly complex research and development, our team is seeking a Senior Consultant with a strong software engineering…
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Senior Software Engineer - Systems
UrbanLogiq
Vancouver, BC
- $120,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to develop and extend the systems layer of our platform: data pipelines, storage, and query infrastructure. You will report to our Director of…
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Software Development Engineer, Frontier Outposts, Edge Services Team
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Edge Services builds and operates the software that provisions, manages, and maintains AWS Outposts and edge infrastructure at customer
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Software Development Engineer, Ordering
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
We, the Ordering team, need strong software development engineers, able to dive deep into abstract problems and come up with innovative designs to help us continuously make our platform…
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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Charge Calc
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
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Software Development Engineer, WW Deals & Promotions
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…experiences that delight Amazon shoppers around the globe? As a Software Development Engineer II on our WW Deals and Promotions team in Vancouver, you'll have the opportunity to do just…
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AI Software Engineer
Associate Staffing
Richmond, BC
- Contract
5+ years of relevant software engineering experience with demonstrated delivery of AI/ML solutions in production environments
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Lead, Robotics Software Engineer
Locus Robotics
North Vancouver, BC
This role is based onsite at our North Vancouver, BC office and requires in-office presence five days per week (Monday–Friday)

Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer

Burnaby, BC, Canada

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 per Year.

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Pay: The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 per Year.
Experience: ● 8+ years of software engineering experience in game development
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Original job description

Small Axe

Who We Are

Founded in 2023, Small Axe is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're building a world-class team at our new Vancouver, BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas, technical excellence, and creative collaboration. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team, we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

We’re looking for an Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer to help build the intelligence behind our next AAA sports title. You’ll design and implement AI systems that drive team-based decision-making, play selection, positional awareness, and realistic athletic behavior in Unreal Engine 5. We need someone who combines deep algorithm expertise with a passion for team sports and a collaborative approach to working with designers, animators, and gameplay engineers.

What You Will Do

Architect and build AI systems for team-based sports gameplay in UE5

Design decision-making frameworks for play selection, formations, and tactics

Develop positional awareness and spatial reasoning for AI-controlled players

Optimize AI performance for multi-threaded, performance-critical environments

Partner with designers, animators, and gameplay engineers to deliver features

Mentor engineers and contribute to team-wide technical growth

Write clean, performant, and well-tested C++ code

Conduct code reviews to uphold quality and consistency

What Will Make You A Great Fit

8+ years of software engineering experience in game development

Expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine 5

Strong algorithm and data structure design skills

Experience with multi-threaded programming in performance-critical environments

Deep understanding of team-based sports and competitive game dynamics

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Passion for playing or watching sports

Beneficial Qualifications

Track record of shipping AAA sports or simulation titles

Familiarity with modern console hardware and optimization techniques

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided suitable accommodations to enjoy equal employment opportunities, including the ability to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you need an accommodation as part of your application process or otherwise have questions about the Company’s accommodation policy and review process.

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 British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 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 employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Responsibilities

You will architect and implement AI systems for team-based sports gameplay, including decision-making frameworks and positional awareness in Unreal Engine 5. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

The role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine 5. Candidates must possess strong algorithm design skills and a background in performance-critical, multi-threaded environments.

Skills

C++
Unreal Engine 5
Gameplay AI
Algorithm design
Data structures
Multi-threaded programming
Spatial reasoning
Team-based decision-making
Performance optimization
Code review
Software architecture
Mentoring
AAA game development
Sports simulation

Benefits

Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Equity awards

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

C++
Unreal Engine 5
Gameplay AI
AAA
Sports simulation
Multi-threading
Algorithm design
Data structures
Spatial reasoning
Software engineering
Performance optimization
Code review
Mentorship
Game development
Tactics
Formations
Console hardware
Simulation

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Software engineer jobs in North Vancouver (City), BC and nearby

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