Full-Time

Tools Programmer – Mid/Senior

Updated on 3/13/2025

Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes popular video games

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Dundee, UK

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C#
C/C++
Requirements
  • A degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience working across multiple game development engines.
  • Strong knowledge of common / industry standard data formats (eg FDX, USD, GLTF).
  • Experience working with 3D data and formats.
  • Experience working with complex / large code bases.
  • Programming skills (e.g. C++ or C#).
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of 3D mathematics (e.g. linear algebra, trigonometry and matrices).
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Strong communications skills, ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and departments.
  • Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Work with the Tools team on a wide range of areas in an established codebase, such as our asset pipeline, automated systems or standalone user-interfaces.
  • Collaborate with artists, programmers and designers, collating requirements and developing solutions to the technical challenges faced when building community-facing developer tools.
  • Improve workflow and user experience.
  • Maintaining and fixing bugs in the toolchain.
  • Working within a schedule to deliver features and fixes effectively to deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience developing software tools; command-line and user interfaces to process or display data.
  • Experience developing User Interfaces with WPF, WinForms, Qt or similar.
  • Experience with the 3ds Max SDK and MaxScript, or similar in other DCC packages.
  • Passion for creating tools and working closely with your user base.
  • Knowledge of Rockstars’ game titles and passion for playing videogames.

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. What sets Rockstar apart from competitors is their commitment to high-quality production and continuous investment in research and development to enhance gaming technology. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional gaming experiences that captivate a global audience.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Video Games Deluxe expands development capabilities and potential new genres.
  • Project ROME aims to innovate with a metaverse experience, setting new industry standards.
  • GTA 6 and PGA TOUR 2K25 launches show Rockstar's ability to manage multiple projects.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with Video Games Deluxe may delay project timelines.
  • High PC requirements for GTA 5 Online may alienate players with lower-end hardware.
  • Project ROME's complexity could delay GTA 6 release, impacting financial projections.

What makes Rockstar Games unique

  • Rockstar Games developed its own engine, RAGE, for cross-platform game development.
  • The company is known for high-quality, immersive games like GTA and Red Dead.
  • Rockstar's Social Club enhances player engagement with online services and community features.

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Health Insurance

Company Equity

Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

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