Game Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• ▹Design and implement systems that make up the backbone of the framework running content in the games
• ▹Help define the structure and flow of data across multiple data-driven systems and domains
• ▹Work with the design department and the Code team to help shape the C++/C# interface
• ▹Identify and fix memory and performance issues
• ▹Help define code standards, work processes, and oversee overall code quality

Requirements

• ▹3+ years of professional game development experience
• ▹Experience developing in C# and C++
• ▹Knowledge of language principles and architectural patterns
• ▹Experience with large scale refactors
• ▹Experience working on complex data-driven systems
• ▹Ability to define a clear set of requirements for solving a specific software engineering problem
• ▹Ability to write clean, robust, exemplary code
• ▹Real passion for game development and software architecture

Nice to have

• ▹Networked development experience, especially in multiplayer games
• ▹Software architecture/programming related degree
• ▹At least one shipped title
• ▹Demonstrable experience working on large scale software projects

About the company

Rockstar Games' Design/Scripting team builds the backbone that powers the Design team's missions, random events, and ambient life, creating tools that improve iteration times and productivity across teams, working closely with content designers.