Engineering Manager

Rockstar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; USD 139,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Manager, where you'll lead a talented team in developing cutting-edge gaming technology. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse group while contributing hands-on to innovative projects. You'll guide your team in writing efficient C++ code and collaborate across disciplines to enhance game performance. If you're passionate about gaming and ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a culture of inclusivity and creativity, and help shape the future of entertainment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to build and maintain products using C++.
• Define objectives and communicate progress through roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership and managerial experience

C++ development

Agile software development

Collaboration and communication skills

Tools

Source control platforms

Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar New York is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. This role combines leadership responsibilities – managing a talented and diverse team of developers – with the ability to contribute as a hands-on individual. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge technology as part of an internationally established team. They will demonstrate collaboration, drive, and exceptional communication skills. We seek someone eager for new challenges and ready to contribute to our legacy of creating world-class games.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

• The Core Security team is a global group of programmers specializing in designing, implementing, and delivering advanced anti-cheat and anti-piracy technologies.
• The Core Security team collaborates with the broader development team to optimize game performance and ensure efficient use of system resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and lead a team of software engineers, guiding them to build and maintain products using C++.
• Define team objectives and key results, create actionable plans to achieve them, and communicate progress through roadmaps to technical leadership.
• Conduct performance reviews for team members, including regular check-ins to assess progress, give feedback, and realign priorities as needed.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of systems within the broader architecture.
• Leverage the latest technical knowledge to guide the team in solving complex challenges and driving successful outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrated ownership, proactivity, and drive to achieve objectives while leading a team to success.

SKILLS

• Leadership and managerial experience.
• Expertise in C++ development, with a focus on writing highly performant and efficient code.
• Experience working with shared codebases and source control platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile software development processes.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume 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 the next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

PAY RANGE

The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

*NY Base Pay Range

$139,100 — $194,700 USD