Lead Software Engineer (C++)

7 Months ago • 8 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer (C++) with 8+ years experience, expert in C++ and Agile, leading and managing engineering teams.
Must have:
  • C++ Development
  • Agile Processes
  • Team Leadership
  • Source Control
Good to have:
  • x64-assembly
  • CheatEngine
  • Rockstar Games
  • Video Games
Perks:
  • State-of-the-art Studio
  • Collaborative Environment

Job Details

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 experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our Core Security team, both as someone who can lead a talented and diverse team of developers and as an individual contributor. The successful candidate will be working on bleeding edge technology with an internationally established team, while being collaborative, driven, and exemplifying excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone who is eager for new challenges and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world. 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 

  • We create and maintain high-impact features for Grand Theft Auto Online, Red Dead Online, the Rockstar Games Launcher, legacy, and upcoming titles.
  • The Core Security team is responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering our anti-cheat and anti-piracy technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Lead a team of software engineers to build and maintain products utilizing C++ and .NET. 
  • Work hands-on with engineers to deliver solutions.
  • Define objectives and key results for the Core Security team, devise plans to meet the objectives, and communicate those via roadmaps to technical leadership. 
  • Collaborate with Product Management and Production team members to define scope and requirements, and schedule future team projects. 
  • Collaborate with teams from other disciplines to integrate systems into the wider architecture. 
  • Demonstrate expert technical knowledge that can be used to guide and mentor the Core Security team to solve complex problems. 
  • Conduct performance reviews for the Core Security team engineering members, including regular check-ins to assess progress and re-align where necessary. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum of 8 years of professional engineering experience. 
  • Minimum of 3 years leading an engineering team. 
  • A degree in computer science or equivalent. 
  • Excellent communication skills as a core member of an internationally based team, with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations and communicate with team members at all levels. 
  • A strong sense of ownership, with a proactive nature, and a drive to accomplish objectives and drive a team to success. 

SKILLS 

  • Previous leadership and managerial experience. 
  • Expert in C++ development building highly performant and lean code. 
  • Experience with shared code and use of source control platforms. 
  • Knowledge of Agile software development processes. 

PLUSES 

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

  • Experience with x64-assembly. 
  • CheatEngine.  
  • Knowledge of Rockstar’s game 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 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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About The Company

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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