Senior Gameplay Programmer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and artists to architect, engineer, and implement gameplay features and systems
• Identify areas for improvement and extend or modify existing gameplay systems
• Provide solutions and planning for design changes and feedback
• Support and mentor less experienced team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing video games using C++
• Ability to optimize code to meet performance goals
• Experience engineering and implementing clean and concise APIs
• Strong understanding of top-down design, object-oriented programming, and design patterns
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong math skills including vectors, matrices, and linear algebra

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in gameplay-focused roles
• At least one shipped title, preferably on Xbox or PlayStation
• Knowledge of mobile devices and development processes
• In-depth knowledge of multithreaded synchronisation primitives
• Professional game design or scripting experience
• Online portfolio of code samples
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as C#, Python, or Lua

About the Company

Rockstar Games creates world-class entertainment experiences, working on large-scale creative projects within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment.