At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is looking for a highly capable and experienced Senior Nuke Compositor to join our Video Production Department for short term contract work.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Video Production Dept creates all trailers and video assets released online, on social media, on broadcast TV and in Cinema.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 2D and 3D track, matchmove, composite, paint, and roto work.
• Adapt and follow our current workflow and styles.
• Function in a fast-paced environment with tight turnarounds.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of industry experience on major motion picture / TV projects.
• Fluency with latest versions of Foundry NukeX, Boris FX Mocha Pro, and related plug-ins.
• Experience with various formats, frame rates, and compression details.
• Experience working within a team environment as part of a larger production pipeline.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills to foster collaboration within the team.
• Strong artistic aesthetic and eye for detail.
• Ability to work well with various styles and methods of execution.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please note that a professional reel or portfolio is required to be considered for this position.
• This is a 3 month temporary position with the possibility of extension. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AN1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is on the lookout for a Build Engineer who possesses a passion for automating processes and supporting infrastructure and tools that support the deployment of client-facing software and services. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s game development studio in Andover, Massachusetts. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Online Services Team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences. 
• We design and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling fast, safe, and repeatable software delivery across all environments. 
• Collaborate with development, operations, security and QA teams to support the development and delivery of robust, high-quality software. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuous integration and deployment of internal tools and externally facing applications to multiple environments. 
• Management and documentation of deployment processes and automation. 
• Environment management to ensure all needs are covered for testing and development. 
• Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios. 

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of configuration management and engineering for web applications, ideally supporting an Agile development process.
• Experience with automated build tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or equivalent.
• Experience defining, implementing, or improving continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Programming experience with an OOP language such as C# or Java.
• Automation skills utilizing a scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.
• Knowledge of distributed systems architecture and infrastructure.  
• Adept at managing software release and deployment.
• Proficient in supporting multi-platform application development shops.
• Experience with containerization technology (preferably Docker).
• Experience with source control such as GitHub or Perforce.
• Experience with bug-tracking software.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. 

• Experience with branch and merge strategies. 
• Experience with frontend technologies such as React, NextJs, Webpack or similar. 
• Knowledge of SQL. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process. 

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-SD1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Data Engineering to join a team focused on building a cutting-edge game analytics platform and tools to better understand our players and enhance their experience in our games.   

The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing complex ingestion and transformation processes with an emphasis on reliability and performance. In collaboration with Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and other Software Engineers, the candidate will empower the team of Analysts and Data Scientists to deliver data driven insights and applications to company stakeholders.  

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s newly renovated game development studio in Andover, MA.

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Online Services team builds the technology foundation that powers our games and delivers world-class player experiences.  
• Our Data Engineering group manages petabyte-scale data, integrating dozens of streaming and batch sources with strict requirements for reliability, compliance, and low-latency processing. 
• We approach data engineering with the rigor of software engineering by applying modern practices such as clean architecture, modular design, and automated testing. Our focus is on building scalable, reusable platforms and frameworks that enable our partners in Data Science and Game Development to deliver insights and unlock new possibilities for players. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain high-throughput streaming and batch data processing services, with a primary focus on raw and bronze-level ingestion. 
• Develop and operate stream–based applications responsible for real-time data transformation, enrichment, validation, and routing. 
• Own and evolve event schemas and data contracts, including Avro schemas and Schema Registry governance. 
• Ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and performance of streaming and ingestion pipelines under heavy load. 
• Contribute to platform-level concerns such as deployment automation, observability, operational tooling, and CI/CD. 
• Participate in the design and implementation of cloud-native data infrastructure supporting real-time and batch workloads. 

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of professional experience building production software systems, preferably in a distributed or data-intensive environment. 
• Strong experience with Java (and/or Scala) as well as Python, in backend or data processing applications. 
• Experience designing and operating streaming systems using Kafka or Kafka Streams (or similar). 
• Experience working with event-driven architectures, including schema evolution and compatibility. 
• Experience building real-time and/or near-real-time data pipelines at scale. 
• Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts (partitioning, fault tolerance, backpressure, exactly-once/at-least-once semantics). 
• Familiarity with Avro, Protobuf, or similar serialization formats and schema governance practices. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience with Databricks, particularly for ingestion, bronze-layer processing, or structured streaming. 
• Experience deploying and scaling applications in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, AKS). 
• Experience working with artifact repositories (e.g., Artifactory, ProGet, Maven repositories). 
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Databricks Asset Bundles). 
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem. 
• Familiarity with Apache Spark. 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment workflows. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-BB1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Data Engineering to join a team focused on building a cutting-edge game analytics platform and tools to better understand our players and enhance their experience in our games.   

The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing complex ingestion and transformation processes with an emphasis on reliability and performance. In collaboration with Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and other Software Engineers, the candidate will empower the team of Analysts and Data Scientists to deliver data driven insights and applications to company stakeholders.  

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Online Services team builds the technology foundation that powers our games and delivers world-class player experiences.  
• Our Data Engineering group manages petabyte-scale data, integrating dozens of streaming and batch sources with strict requirements for reliability, compliance, and low-latency processing. 
• We approach data engineering with the rigor of software engineering by applying modern practices such as clean architecture, modular design, and automated testing. Our focus is on building scalable, reusable platforms and frameworks that enable our partners in Data Science and Game Development to deliver insights and unlock new possibilities for players. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain high-throughput streaming and batch data processing services, with a primary focus on raw and bronze-level ingestion. 
• Develop and operate stream–based applications responsible for real-time data transformation, enrichment, validation, and routing. 
• Own and evolve event schemas and data contracts, including Avro schemas and Schema Registry governance. 
• Ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and performance of streaming and ingestion pipelines under heavy load. 
• Contribute to platform-level concerns such as deployment automation, observability, operational tooling, and CI/CD. 
• Participate in the design and implementation of cloud-native data infrastructure supporting real-time and batch workloads. 

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of professional experience building production software systems, preferably in a distributed or data-intensive environment. 
• Strong experience with Java (and/or Scala) as well as Python, in backend or data processing applications. 
• Experience designing and operating streaming systems using Kafka or Kafka Streams (or similar). 
• Experience working with event-driven architectures, including schema evolution and compatibility. 
• Experience building real-time and/or near-real-time data pipelines at scale. 
• Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts (partitioning, fault tolerance, backpressure, exactly-once/at-least-once semantics). 
• Familiarity with Avro, Protobuf, or similar serialization formats and schema governance practices. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience with Databricks, particularly for ingestion, bronze-layer processing, or structured streaming. 
• Experience deploying and scaling applications in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, AKS). 
• Experience working with artifact repositories (e.g., Artifactory, ProGet, Maven repositories). 
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Databricks Asset Bundles). 
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem. 
• Familiarity with Apache Spark. 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment workflows. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-BB1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Data Engineering to join a team focused on building a cutting-edge game analytics platform and tools to better understand our players and enhance their experience in our games.   

The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing complex ingestion and transformation processes with an emphasis on reliability and performance. In collaboration with Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and other Software Engineers, the candidate will empower the team of Analysts and Data Scientists to deliver data driven insights and applications to company stakeholders.  

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Online Services team builds the technology foundation that powers our games and delivers world-class player experiences.  
• Our Data Engineering group manages petabyte-scale data, integrating dozens of streaming and batch sources with strict requirements for reliability, compliance, and low-latency processing. 
• We approach data engineering with the rigor of software engineering by applying modern practices such as clean architecture, modular design, and automated testing. Our focus is on building scalable, reusable platforms and frameworks that enable our partners in Data Science and Game Development to deliver insights and unlock new possibilities for players. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain high-throughput streaming and batch data processing services, with a primary focus on raw and bronze-level ingestion. 
• Develop and operate stream–based applications responsible for real-time data transformation, enrichment, validation, and routing. 
• Own and evolve event schemas and data contracts, including Avro schemas and Schema Registry governance. 
• Ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and performance of streaming and ingestion pipelines under heavy load. 
• Contribute to platform-level concerns such as deployment automation, observability, operational tooling, and CI/CD. 
• Participate in the design and implementation of cloud-native data infrastructure supporting real-time and batch workloads. 

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of professional experience building production software systems, preferably in a distributed or data-intensive environment. 
• Strong experience with Java (and/or Scala) as well as Python, in backend or data processing applications. 
• Experience designing and operating streaming systems using Kafka or Kafka Streams (or similar). 
• Experience working with event-driven architectures, including schema evolution and compatibility. 
• Experience building real-time and/or near-real-time data pipelines at scale. 
• Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts (partitioning, fault tolerance, backpressure, exactly-once/at-least-once semantics). 
• Familiarity with Avro, Protobuf, or similar serialization formats and schema governance practices. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience with Databricks, particularly for ingestion, bronze-layer processing, or structured streaming. 
• Experience deploying and scaling applications in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, AKS). 
• Experience working with artifact repositories (e.g., Artifactory, ProGet, Maven repositories). 
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Databricks Asset Bundles). 
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem. 
• Familiarity with Apache Spark. 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment workflows. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-BB1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Leeds, England. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
• We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
• We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
• Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
• Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
• Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
• Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
• Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
• A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
• Proficiency in Python. 
• Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
• An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
• C++ programming skills.  
• Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
• Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

#LI-AS1

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is on the lookout for a passionate Engine Programmer with a keen interest in all the low-level technology that makes a modern video game tick. If you like to understand how things really work “under the hood” of your favourite games, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Engine team is a global group of generalist programmers with a keen focus on lower-level systems and squeezing the most out of the underlying hardware.
• We are responsible for many of the core pieces of technology that underpin Rockstar games – such as memory management, streaming game data efficiently, population systems, LOD, scene management, scripting engine, and more.
• We collaborate closely with the Graphics and Tools teams on many systems, and support the Gameplay teams to realise the vision of our games.
• We coordinate and support the wider efforts across the development team to get our games running smoothly and making the best use of system resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintain systems collaboratively with Gameplay, Art, and other teams to create a state-of-the-art open-world simulation.
• Maintain existing codebase and support the wider development team in diagnosing problems and coming up with efficient and practical solutions.
• Perform research to acquire new knowledge necessary to perform tasks and continue the technological evolution of the game.
• Develop high performance and easy to use tools and systems for streaming, world representation, and other subsystems.

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Computer Science/related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in C/C++ game development.
• One shipped title; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.
• A technical understanding of core game systems and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Great technical communication skills.
• An analytical, performance-focused mindset.
• Experience in developing or working with systems, such as: streaming, scene management, multithreading, memory management, etc.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic/passionate about games and curious about how things work.
• Multi-platform and console experience.
• Experience working on open-world, population, and/or streaming systems.
• Experience working closely with Gameplay teams.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar San Diego is on the lookout for a Senior Tools Programmers who possess a passion for Tools development and improving workflows.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA. 

WHAT WE DO

• We build and maintain software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects.
• These software tools range from digital content exporters, a data processing asset pipeline to game, CI/CD automation systems and UI editors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and build high performance and easy to use functionality in our frontend world editors and their corresponding backend APIs.
• Collaborate and support artists, programmers and designers with how to best use our tooling and to design and develop new applications, technology and workflows to meet their needs.
• Work with other experienced team members to research and define software architectural patterns and frameworks to use for building our internal tooling.
• Collaborate closely with your Lead and team to support delivering internal tool features and fixes including technical discussion, following processes, and reviewing code.
• Maintain the team’s existing codebase and deliver high-quality, time-effective solutions whilst being practical for long-term support.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of system or application ownership; inclusive of requirements gathering, system design, and delivering significant contributions to code.
• Strong C#/.NET skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with WPF, XAML and the MVVM pattern.
• Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with one or more RPC frameworks such as WCF or gRPC.
• Familiarity with one or more ORM frameworks such as NHibernate or Entity Framework.
• Experience working with Docker.
• Experience with automation and CI/CD systems.
• Games industry experience working on AAA titles.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                                   

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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