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Senior Engineer, Server – NBA 2K
Visual Concepts Entertainment · 🇺🇸 Novato, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Visual Concepts Entertainment paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $130k–$136k, median $136k. Most were filed at wage level I (71%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Visual Concepts Entertainment
The US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry. What We Need: We’re seeking a Senior Engineer with a passion for server-side development to join the NBA 2K team! In this role, you’ll take ownership across a broad technical landscape- working in distributed systems, large-scale computing, and efficient databases to build high-performance backend services. Your work will play a key role in delivering world-class online experiences that power one of the most popular sports game franchises in the world. This role reports into Lead Director of Programming. What You Will Do: • Work in the backend architecture and services that support NBA 2K’s online features • Design and optimize distributed systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance • Build and maintain large-scale computing solutions that handle millions of concurrent players • Develop efficient database structures and queries to support high-volume, real-time transactions • Deliver high-performance backend services with a focus on low latency and stability • Partner with engineering and design teams to enable seamless online gameplay experiences. Who Will Be A Great Fit: • 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend and server-side systems • Strong proficiency in C++ with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles • Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, or Ruby, with a strong preference for Python • Understanding of distributed and scalable systems • Proven experience with multithreaded programming, driving efficiency and stability across large-scale, real-time environments • Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and trends to enhance team capabilities, platform performance, and product innovation • BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience in large-scale software development • Experience developing secure transaction systems, including virtual currency and account-based features, a strong plus • Skilled in database optimization, including connection management and query performance tuning • Familiarity with online gaming architectures and service design for live, connected player experiences • Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or similar systems • Video game console development experience is highly beneficial • Love for video games (not just ours!) This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $130,700 - $174,300 per year. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $117,700 - $157,000 per year. Washington: $130,700 - $174,300 per year. New Jersey: $117,700 - $157,000 per year. British Columbia: $115,700 -$154,300 (CAD) 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 this position may also include other elements, i