Tools Programmer (Mid/Senior)

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar Games seeks a mid-to-senior level Tools Programmer to join their Edinburgh studio. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining software tools used across all game development disciplines. This encompasses various tools, from asset pipelines and data processing systems to CI/CD automation and UI editors. The role demands collaboration with artists, programmers, and designers to address technical challenges in creating complex video games, improving workflows, fixing bugs, and meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ or C#, 3D mathematics, and a proven ability to work effectively within a team.
Must have:
  • C++ or C# programming skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • 3D math knowledge (linear algebra, trigonometry, matrices)
  • Teamwork skills
  • Meeting deadlines
Good to have:
  • Experience with tool development (command-line, UI)
  • UI development (WPF, WinForms, Qt)
  • 3ds Max SDK/MaxScript or similar DCC experience
  • Passion for tool creation and user interaction
  • Familiarity with Rockstar Games titles

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 on the lookout for a talented Tools Programmer of all levels who possess a passion for Tools development. 

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

WHAT WE DO

  • We create and maintain software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects.
  • These software tools range from digital content exporters, a data processing asset pipeline to game, CI/CD automation systems and UI editors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work within the Tools team on a wide range of areas in an established codebase, such as our asset pipeline, automated systems or standalone user-interfaces.
  • Collaborate with artists, programmers and designers, collating requirements and developing solutions to the technical challenges faced when building hugely complex and ambitious video games.
  • Improve workflow and user experience.
  • Maintaining and fixing bugs in the toolchain.
  • Working within a schedule to deliver features and fixes effectively to deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience.

SKILLS

  • Programming skills (e.g. C++ or C#).
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of 3D mathematics (e.g. linear algebra, trigonometry and matrices).
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.

PLUSES

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

  • Experience developing software tools; command-line and user interfaces to process or display data.
  • Experience developing User Interfaces with WPF, WinForms, Qt or similar.
  • Experience with the 3ds Max SDK and MaxScript, or similar in other DCC packages.
  • Passion for creating tools and working closely with your user base.
  • Knowledge of Rockstars’ game titles and passion for playing videogames.

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.

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