Tools Programmer (Mid/Senior)

Rockstar Games; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Tools Programmer to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This full-time role offers the chance to work on innovative software tools that support the creation of groundbreaking video games. You will collaborate with talented professionals across various disciplines to enhance workflows and user experiences. If you have a strong background in programming and a love for game development, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in a creative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience required.
• Programming skills in C++ or C# are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists and designers to develop solutions for technical challenges.
• Maintain and improve tools used in game development.

Skills

C++

C#

3D Mathematics

Teamwork

Deadline Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

WPF

WinForms

Qt

3ds Max SDK

MaxScript

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 environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Leeds is on the lookout for a talented Tools Programmer of all levels who possess a passion for Tools development.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in the heart of Leeds.

WHAT WE DO

• We create and maintain software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects.
• These software tools range from digital content exporters, a data processing asset pipeline to game, CI/CD automation systems and UI editors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within the Tools team on a wide range of areas in an established codebase, such as our asset pipeline, automated systems or standalone user-interfaces.
• Collaborate with artists, programmers and designers, collating requirements and developing solutions to the technical challenges faced when building hugely complex and ambitious video games.
• Improve workflow and user experience.
• Maintaining and fixing bugs in the toolchain.
• Working within a schedule to deliver features and fixes effectively to deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience.

SKILLS

• Programming skills (e.g. C++ or C#).
• Knowledge of 3D mathematics (e.g. linear algebra, trigonometry and matrices).
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.

PLUSES

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

• Experience developing software tools; command-line and user interfaces to process or display data.
• Experience developing User Interfaces with WPF, WinForms, Qt or similar.
• Experience with the 3ds Max SDK and MaxScript, or similar in other DCC packages.
• Passion for creating tools and working closely with your user base.
• Knowledge of Rockstars’ game titles and passion for playing videogames.

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.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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.

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