Full-Time

Senior Data Engineer

Posted on 9/5/2024

Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes popular video games

Entertainment
Gaming

Senior

Andover, MA, USA

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

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Airflow
Data Science
Apache Spark
SQL
Linux/Unix
Databricks
Requirements
  • 6+ years of work experience with data modeling and business intelligence on big data architectures.
  • 4+ years of experience with Python.
  • 4+ years of experience with Spark.
  • Expert in at least one SQL language.
  • Experience developing and managing data warehouses on a terabyte or petabyte scale.
  • Strong experience in massively parallel processing & columnar databases.
  • Experience building Real-Time and/or Near-Real-Time data pipelines.
  • Experience working in a Linux environment.
Responsibilities
  • Implement and maintain real-time and batch Data Models.
  • Play a key role in designing and optimizing the overall data architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Deliver real-time and non-real-time data models to analysts and data scientists who create insights and analytics applications for our stakeholders.
  • Assist in the development of deployment automation and operational support strategies.
  • Assist in the development of a big data platform in Databricks using pipeline technologies such as Spark, Airflow, and more to support a variety of requirements and applications.
  • Set the standards for warehouse and schema design in massively parallel processing engines such as Databricks (Spark) and Snowflake while collaborating with analysts and data scientists in the creation of efficient data models.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and best practices in data engineering and contribute to the development and implementation of new methodologies.
  • Maintain and extend our CI/CD processes and documentation.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to the data engineering team, including mentoring junior engineers.

Rockstar Games develops and publishes popular video games, focusing on creating immersive experiences for gamers on platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Their games, such as "Grand Theft Auto" and "Red Dead Redemption," are known for their engaging storytelling, impressive graphics, and gameplay mechanics. Rockstar generates revenue through game sales, both physical and digital, as well as in-game purchases and downloadable content, which provide ongoing income after the initial sale. They also engage in licensing deals and merchandise related to their game franchises. Unlike many competitors, Rockstar emphasizes high-quality production and invests in research and development to enhance gaming technology. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional gaming experiences that resonate with a diverse audience.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play and cloud gaming trends enhance Rockstar's game accessibility.
  • User-generated content and modding communities extend game lifecycles and engagement.
  • AI integration in games enhances NPC behavior and immersive experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Frequent game content leaks could undermine marketing strategies and financial outcomes.
  • Delayed PC releases, like GTA VI, might frustrate PC gamers and affect sales.
  • High expectations for GTA VI could lead to backlash if not met.

What makes Rockstar Games unique

  • Rockstar Games develops high-quality, immersive games with strong storytelling and graphics.
  • The company uses its proprietary Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) for game development.
  • Rockstar Games has a diverse portfolio, including GTA, Red Dead, and Max Payne.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Company Equity

Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

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