Associate Director: Software Engineering

2 Months ago • 12 Years + • Full Stack Development • $172,925 PA - $222,300 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar Games seeks an Associate Director of Software Engineering to lead engineering teams, conduct performance reviews, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product managers and producers. Responsibilities include defining project requirements, implementing scalable solutions, and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role, expertise in .NET, experience with web applications (Typescript, React), and experience with SQL, NoSQL, and cloud-based databases. The position is full-time, in-office at Rockstar's NYC headquarters.
Must have:
  • 12+ years software engineering experience
  • 4+ years leadership experience
  • .NET expertise, highly performant systems
  • Typescript & React web app experience
  • SQL, NoSQL, cloud database experience
  • Team management and mentoring
  • Project requirement definition & implementation
Good to have:
  • Big data ecosystem knowledge (Kafka, Databricks)
  • Micro-frontend architecture experience
  • UX design collaboration experience
  • Rockstar Games title knowledge

Job Details

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 Games is seeking an Associate Director: Software Engineering to join our Online Services organization and work alongside leadership to deliver projects that will enhance our ability to provide an engaging, safe, secure and supported online environment for players of our titles. The successful candidate will share Rockstar Games’ passion for advancing culture and entertainment, possess a team-focused approach to engineering management, and be a proactive mentor and communicator. Additionally, they will have experience leading engineering teams across product boundaries that work on complex systems at scale, and a proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is passionate about games, eager for new challenges, and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world. 

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

WHAT WE DO 

  • The Rockstar Games Online Services Team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences.
  • We create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises.
  • We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, player stats, leaderboards, and more.
  • We provide infrastructure and tooling to enable Rockstar Games to provide an engaging, safe, and fully supported experience for all our online players. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Manage software engineering teams.
  • Conduct performance reviews for engineering teams, including regular check-ins to assess progress and re-align where necessary.
  • Enable, guide, and mentor engineers as they architect and implement scalable, performant solutions.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Producers to define project requirements, scope, and implementation plans.
  • Collaborate across departments to design solutions that integrate effectively with our platform. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 12+ years of professional software engineering experience with an emphasis on automated data-driven processes, including 4+ years in a leadership role.
  • Excellent communication skills as a core member of an internationally based team, with a proven ability to develop and maintain strong relations and negotiate with team members at all levels.
  • A strong sense of ownership, with a proactive nature, and a drive to set and accomplish objectives to lead a team to success. 

SKILLS 

  • Demonstrable ability to lead teams to deliver against key objectives effectively and iteratively.
  • Expertise in modern .NET, designing and building highly performant, scalable automated processes.
  • Experience building modern web applications utilizing Typescript and React.
  • Experience in ensuring quality by utilizing test frameworks to ensure systems operate accurately and performantly at scale. 
  • Experience building systems incorporating SQL, NoSQL, and cloud-based database technology. 

PLUSES 

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

  • Knowledge of big data ecosystems, e.g. Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake etc. 
  • Experience building applications utilizing micro frontend architecture.
  • Experience working with UX designers to build quality UIs to enhance workflows.  
  • Knowledge of Rockstar Games titles, and a passion for playing video games. 

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 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. 

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

$172,925 - $222,300 USD

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Join a tight-knit team responsible for creating and publishing some of the most popular, innovative and critically acclaimed interactive entertainment in the world including the Grand Theft Auto series, the Red Dead series and many more.


Known for our dedication to quality and authenticity, a career at Rockstar Games is an opportunity to work on some of the most cutting edge, creatively rewarding and challenging projects available in any entertainment medium with some of the most talented people in the industry.


We offer successful candidates highly competitive salary and compensation packages, including a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees. Rockstar Games is an equal opportunity employer.

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