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Tools Engineer

Who We Are

Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

What We Need

A multifaceted individual dedicated to solving technical problems. 2k Mocap Tech is a small and agile team that covers a very broad area of knowledge. Recently we moved locations to a massive, 50,000 square foot stage with 3 separate volumes, one of the largest and most technically robust in the world, so you would be joining at a very exciting time. Our bread and butter are Qt-based Python programs for automation, but we also write C++ video tools, specific tools for various Autodesk software APIs, manage an MSSQL database, maintain a fleet of Audio/Video/Mocap hardware and software, and the list goes on.

As a tech team member, you will be ahead of the curve in not only the latest in Motion Capture technology but also continuously growing your knowledge of programming, audio/video production, automation technology, etc. We are also always researching the latest in Virtual production workflows, the newest tech for markerless facial tracking, best software development practices, etc. This individual will learn a lot from us, and we hope to learn a lot from you.

Will also work closely with our production, stage, and operations at 2k Mocap, ensuring that all hardware and software are functional and up to date.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• Basic SQL Writing and database Management
• Basic Understanding of the Software Development Process
• Basic Knowledge of Python Programming
• Basic knowledge of general IT, computer, and network management
• Ability to learn things you probably have never even thought you would ever need to know
• Work well with a team that loves to share ideas, debate, and innovate at a furious pace

Bonus Points

• Sophisticated SQL Writing and database Management
• Experience using QT for Building Application UIs
• Experience using MotionBuilder, Maya, Blade, Motive, Faceware, Dynamixyz, and Unreal Engine and their associated APIs
• Experience with hardware development or basic C++ programming for hardware/software interfaces
• Basic understanding of Audio/Video formats and frame-accurate audio/video processing
• Basic understanding of a 3d game production pipeline

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.