AI/Gameplay Programmer (Mid/Senior)

Rockstar Games; Dundee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Dundee is seeking a Game Systems Developer to design and implement gameplay systems in collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of C/C++ experience and a shipped title. This role focuses on delivering high-quality features while ensuring game performance and realism.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in C/C++ game development.
• One shipped title, preferably on Xbox and/or PlayStation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain gameplay systems with various departments.
• Improve engine-level systems for game realism and performance.
• Deliver features on schedule to a high quality.

Skills

C/C++ game development

Problem-solving skills

Technical communication

Analytical mindset

Memory management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

WHAT WE DO

• We create and maintain core gameplay systems and a complex open-world simulation.
• We develop systems to populate and simulate large worlds efficiently.
• We work as a global team across multiple studios as well as working closely with Design, Art, and Engine departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintain gameplay systems collaboratively with Engine, Art, and Design teams to create a state-of-the-art open-world simulation.
• Tackle macro and/or micro level system tasks, from improving engine-level systems to working on higher level systems that will affect the feel of the wider game world.
• Focus on memory and performance all the while striving for more realism, believability, and accuracy, and implementing systems with finite resources.
• Work together with Engine, Art, and Design departments to deliver features on schedule to a high quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Computer Science/related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in C/C++ game development.
• One shipped title; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.

SKILLS

• A technical understanding of core game systems and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Great technical communication skills.
• An analytical, performance-focused mindset.
• Experience with systems such as: population, streaming, multithreading, memory management, etc.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic/passionate about games and curious about how things work.
• Multi-platform and console experience.
• Experience working on open-world, population, and/or streaming systems.
• Experience working closely with Engine teams.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

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