Associate Dialogue Data Developer

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 North is seeking an ambitious, self-motivated individual to work as a Dialogue Data Developer. This is a technical role situated within the wider Writing team. 

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

WHAT WE DO

• Dialogue Data Development are responsible for the set up and upkeep of dialogue data within our in-house dialogue data tooling – applying knowledge and expertise to ensure technical requirements are met.
• We collaborate with various departments, such as audio and design, to discuss processes for dialogue implementation and ensure data and tooling matches these expectations. This includes overseeing the upkeep and development of our in-house software.
• We take ownership of dialogue subtitling to ensure it is accurate and displays correctly and in accordance with our standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurate and efficient input of dialogue-related data through our in-house software. This involves more traditional transcription methods - i.e. transcribing dialogue subtitles from various audio sources – as well as setting up more technical data settings. 
• Understanding the implementation needs of various dialogue types and adapting the data and set up to match these appropriately.
• Maintaining dialogue data and providing adjustments and fixes to this as necessary.
• An awareness of the wider Dialogue team’s processes in order to ensure issues are correctly raised to the wider Dialogue team where appropriate.
• Flagging and fixing technical issues during the dialogue preparation stage.
• Timing subtitles to audio using our in-house software.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technically minded individual, with experience in learning and using varied software and/or with complex data entry. 
• Good broad PC knowledge, including experience with Microsoft Office suites.

SKILLS

• Meticulous, a keen eye for detail when it comes to processing large quantities of data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and able to follow detailed instruction.
• Able to work well within a tight knit team, and comfortable with solo work.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and time constraints.

PLUSES

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

• Experience in a support role within a software development team would be beneficial.

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.