Researcher

Primary responsibilities include designing and implementing playtests and other UX research efforts, analyzing data, and authoring summaries and reports.

If you have knowledge of or interest in video games and want to help conduct impactful research that informs game development, then this position might be for you!

Conduct video game playtests in a lab or remote setting.

Create and implement research plans, study designs, briefs, and other tactical components critical to UX games research.

Analyze and summarize player survey and/or verbal feedback and other qualitative playtest data.

Author research reports for a variety of partner audiences.

Support maintenance of research repositories and dashboards.

Build and develop relationships with development studios and publishing partners.

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.