Director of Data Engineering

Who We Are At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, and XCOM®, as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K, TopSpin®, and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre. Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms. But what truly powers 2K is our people. We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to come as they are and do their best work.   What We Need The Director of Data Engineering is a technical and strategic powerhouse responsible for architecting the data foundations that power 2K’s global ecosystem. This role oversees the engineering strategy, telemetry standards, and infrastructure framework that transforms raw player interactions into high-fidelity, actionable intelligence. You will lead the evolution of our data platform, moving beyond traditional ETL toward a proactive, AI-integrated environment. As a natural "bridge builder," you will partner deeply with Studio leads and cross-functional executives to expand the remit of data engineering. Crucially, you will act as a steward of our resources, applying FinOps principles to ensure our infrastructure is high-performing, cost-efficient, and that every technical investment delivers clear business value—ensuring the "juice is always worth the squeeze." What You’ll Do Architect 2K’s Next-Gen Data Strategy Lead a forward-looking data engineering vision that scales across Sports, Core, and R&D, prioritizing high-scale telemetry and proactive data modeling. Transition 2K’s infrastructure toward AI-augmented data processing, leveraging tools like Snowflake Cortex or Databricks Genie to automate and optimize the data lifecycle. Drive FinOps & Infrastructure Efficiency Own the cloud infrastructure budget, implementing rigorous FinOps practices to monitor, manage, and optimize data processing costs. Evaluate technical debt versus innovation, ensuring all platform scaling is economically sustainable and tied to measurable ROI. Own the End-to-End Telemetry Lifecycle Drive the strategy for telemetry design and implementation, ensuring an intimate connection between game-client events and downstream analytical value. Establish rigorous telemetry standards that ensure high-signal, low-latency data capture across all titles and platforms. Build the Platform for ML Ops & Proactive Modeling Design and scale a dedica...