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 setting where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Senior Gameplay Programmer with a passion for game development.
You will be working as part of a small but experienced team, ideally taking responsibility for one or more classic game technology areas and stepping outside your comfort zone to work in other areas as necessary.
Candidates must have extensive knowledge and experience in software development and be comfortable working in large codebases with complicated build processes.
This is a full time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar's state-of-the-art game development studio in Sydney, Australia.
WHAT WE DO
The Rockstar Games Gameplay Programming team builds andmodifiescore gameplay systems and control interfaces using a combination of C++ and game script.
We followan iterative process totuneand polish features toestablishthe correct look and feel for our games.
We createtools tofacilitatethe implementation of game features, improve iterationtimes,and increaseproductivityof all teams.
We produceperformant,stableandwell-documentedcodewhich is often complex and intricate, as well as debug,analyse,andoptimise,code created by colleagues.
RESPONSIBILITIES




Collaborate withdesigners and artiststo architect, engineer,and implement gameplay features and systems.
Identifyareas for improvement and extend/modifyexisting gameplay systems.
Provide solutions and planning for design changes and feedback.
Support and mentor lessexperienced team members.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ yearsof experiencedeveloping video games using C++.
Ability to optimize both your own code and team code to meet performance goals.
Experience engineering and implementing clean and concise APIs.
A strong understanding of top-down design, object-oriented programming, design patterns, and game design principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to findoptimalsolutions to a given task.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic, milestone-driven setting.
Strong math skills,includingknowledge of vectors,matrices,and linear algebra.
PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
Priorexperience ingameplay-focused roles,specificallyfocusing onbuilding and refining gameplay systems and features.
At least one shipped title,preferably on Xbox orPlayStation.
Knowledge of mobile devices and development processes.
In-depth knowledge of multithreadedsynchronisationprimitives.
Familiarity withscripting languages such as C#, Python,or Lua.
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📌 Senior Gameplay Programmer (New South Wales)
🏢 Rockstar Games
📍 New South Wales