Job Description
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.
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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.
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Candidates must have extensive knowledge and experience in software development and be comfortable working in large codebases with complicated build processes.
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This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar's state-of-the-art game development studio in Sydney, Australia.
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WHAT WE DO
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The Rockstar Games Gameplay Programming team builds andmodifiescore gameplay systems and control interfaces using a combination of C++ and game script.
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We followan iterative process totuneand polish features toestablishthe correct look and feel for our games.
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We createtools tofacilitatethe implementation of game features, improve iterationtimes,and
increaseproductivityof
all teams.
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We
produceperformant,stableandwell
-
documentedcodewhich
is often complex and intricate, as well as
debug,analyse,andoptimise,code
created by colleagues.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Collaborate withdesigners and artiststo architect, engineer,and implement gameplay features and systems.
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Identifyareas for improvement and
extend/modifyexisting
gameplay systems.
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Provide solutions and planning for design changes and feedback.
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Support and mentor lessexperienced team members.
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REQUIREMENTS
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5+ yearsof
experiencedeveloping
video games using C++.
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Ability to optimize both your own code and team code to meet performance goals.
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Experience engineering and implementing clean and concise APIs.
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A strong understanding of top-down design, object-oriented programming, design patterns, and game design principles.
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Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to
findoptimalsolutions
to a given task.
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic, milestone-driven environment.
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Strong math
skills,includingknowledge
of
vectors,matrices,and
linear algebra.
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PLUSES
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Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
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Priorexperience ingameplay-focused
roles,specificallyfocusing
onbuilding and refining gameplay systems and features.
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At least one shipped title,preferably on Xbox orPlayStation.
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Knowledge of mobile devices and development processes.
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In-depth knowledge of
multithreadedsynchronisationprimitives.
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Familiarity withscripting languages such as C#, Python,or Lua.
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📌 Senior Gameplay Programmer (New South Wales)
🏢 Rockstar Games
📍 New South Wales