Counter-Strike Jobs: CS2 Esports Careers
Counter-Strike has been an esports staple for over two decades. With CS2's launch, the scene continues to thrive. Unlike franchise leagues, CS uses third-party tournaments run by ESL, BLAST, and PGL—creating diverse career opportunities across the ecosystem.
CS2 Tournament Operators
Unlike Riot Games titles, CS2 esports is run by third-party tournament operators. This creates opportunities at multiple companies rather than a single publisher.
ESL FACEIT Group
📍 Cologne
IEM, ESL Pro League, FACEIT
BLAST Premier
📍 Copenhagen
BLAST events, Premier circuit
PGL
📍 Bucharest
Major championships, production
Valve
📍 Seattle
Major sponsorship, game development
Major CS2 Events
IEM Cologne
ESL
Germany
IEM Katowice
ESL
Poland
BLAST Premier Finals
BLAST
Various
CS2 Major
Valve/PGL
Rotating
Events require production staff, broadcast talent, operations teams, and more. Many positions are freelance/contract based around event schedules.
Top CS2 Teams Hiring
Natus Vincere
CIS
Ukraine
FaZe Clan
International
Los Angeles
G2 Esports
Europe
Berlin
Team Vitality
Europe
Paris
Team Liquid
Americas
Netherlands
Cloud9
Americas
Los Angeles
Heroic
Europe
Copenhagen
MOUZ
Europe
Hamburg
Types of CS2 Esports Jobs
Head Coach
Lead strategy, tactics, team development
Assistant Coach
Demo review, individual player work
Analyst
Opponent scouting, utility setups, stats
Tournament Director
Oversee event operations
Broadcast Producer
Live show production for events
Observer
In-game camera work for broadcasts
Shoutcaster
Play-by-play and colour commentary
Desk Host/Analyst
Studio content and analysis
Event Operations
On-site event management
Content Producer
Team and event content creation
CS2 Job Market vs Other Esports
CS2 Advantages
- ✓Multiple tournament operators = more employers
- ✓Freelance opportunities around event schedules
- ✓European-centric (ESL in Cologne, BLAST in Copenhagen)
- ✓Long-established scene with institutional knowledge
Key Locations
- 📍Cologne, Germany - ESL FACEIT Group HQ
- 📍Copenhagen, Denmark - BLAST HQ
- 📍Bucharest, Romania - PGL HQ
- 📍Seattle, USA - Valve (publisher)
Find Your Counter-Strike Job
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