Development Support: AI/Gameplay

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 searching for an enthusiastic individual to provide Development Support to our AI / Gameplay team. As part of the team, you will be directly involved in bringing our game to life. In addition to this, you’ll be responsible for helping the team progress all the AI / Gameplay systems, behaviours and mechanics to the highest standard.

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

WHAT WE DO

• We create and maintain core gameplay systems and a complex open-world simulation.
• We develop systems to populate and simulate large worlds efficiently.
• We work as a distributed team across multiple studios and collaborate closely with the Design, Art, and Engine departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the AI / Gameplay development team as a whole, including coordinating with developers at other Rockstar studios.
• Assist with production tasks including prioritizing tasks, working through bug lists and reproducing/verifying bugs.
• Play test and provide feedback on new features.
• Perform manual testing and help maintain automated tests to prevent regressions.
• Edit metadata that helps define our AI behaviours and Gameplay mechanics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A portfolio of relevant work/projects.

SKILLS

• A solid and in depth of understanding of how AI and gameplay mechanics work in games.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organization and attention to detail.

PLUSES

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

• A passion for playing and creating groundbreaking video game experiences.
• In-depth familiarity with Rockstar products.
• A technical (programming, maths, computer science) background.

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.