Senior Full Stack Developer

Rockstargames; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockstar Games is seeking a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer to join its Performance Capture Tracking team in Carlsbad, California. This full-time in-office position requires strong web application development skills, experience with C#, .NET, SQL, and modern JavaScript frameworks, plus a commitment to teamwork and mentorship.

The ideal candidate will lead complex projects, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-performance web applications. Rockstar offers a creative environment to collaborate with top talents in the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional web development experience.
• Strong expertise in building scalable systems.
• Established mentoring skills with a track record of developing strong team members.

Responsibilities

• Define objectives and translate them into technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Production to plan features and initiatives.
• Provide technical mentorship to address complex development challenges.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL

JavaScript frameworks (React)

REST APIs

Agile development

Version control (GitHub)

Tools

Postman

TeamCity

Jenkins

Job description

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

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 Games is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer to join our Performance Capture Tracking team. You will be responsible for our performance capture and production web applications used by our teams worldwide.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state‑of‑the‑art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT WE DO

• We develop and maintain internal web applications to improve and standardize production workflows.
• We help diagnose and troubleshoot unexpected issues that arise in our web applications and relevant tools that integrate with our applications.
• We monitor and optimize web applications and databases to iterate on performance.
• We collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to enhance application functionality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define objectives and key results and translate them into clear technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Production to plan features and schedule initiatives.
• Work closely with teams across Performance Capture, Animation, R&D and Tech Art to align systems architecture.
• Provide technical mentorship and help the team address complex development challenges.
• Contribute directly to codebases across Websites, APIs, and Databases.
• Ensure systems are reliable, maintainable, and meet performance benchmarks.

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of professional web development experience.
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and SQL for building scalable systems.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React.
• Established mentoring skills with track record of building and leveling up strong team members.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable writing and consuming REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.
• Experience using version control systems such as GitHub.

PLUSES

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

• Experience with Python, Next.js, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like TeamCity or Jenkins.
• Experience writing unit tests and improving legacy code.
• Experience using Postman, Bruno, or similar API testing tools.
• Familiarity with MongoDB or the Elastic Stack.
• Experience or knowledge of Motion Capture/Film Production.
• Passion for Rockstar Games and our titles.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume 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 notify your recruiter during the interview process.

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.

*San Diego Base Pay Range

The pay range for this position in San Diego at the start of employment is expected to be between $125,000 and $150,000 USD per year.