UI Tools Programmer

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Frontend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar Games seeks a UI Tools Programmer to develop and maintain tools for UI developers. Responsibilities include creating new tools, updating existing ones, providing time estimates and technical forecasts, ensuring code quality through reviews, and collaborating with the team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industry experience, expertise in C# and high-level design patterns, and familiarity with UI development challenges, bug tracking, and version control. The role involves delivering high-quality, well-tested code within agreed-upon timeframes and contributing to a seamless UI experience for players.
Must have:
  • 3+ years industry experience
  • Expert in C# and design patterns
  • Adept at C++ and open-source libraries
  • Familiar with UI development challenges
  • Proficient in bug tracking and version control
Good to have:
  • In-depth familiarity with Rockstar products
  • AAA console title experience
  • Experience delivering high-level software tools

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 Toronto is on the lookout for talented UI Tools Programmer who possesses a passion for delivering world class user interfaces that help form the connection between the player and our games.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON. 

WHAT WE DO

  • The UI Team at Rockstar is a diverse, multinational team made up of programmers and developers from across our studios.
  • We work together, across various time zones, with our industry-leading proprietary RAGE engine to produce the vital UI features for our games and our players.
  • We develop our own UI tools, editors and technologies to let our UI developers realize the creative vision of our projects while constantly striving for excellence to produce the seamless UI experience our millions of players expect.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As a UI tools programmer, you will provide new tools and updates to existing tools to facilitate the UI Developers in creating the best UI content in a timely manner.
  • Working with your lead, you will be responsible for tool feature deliverables and sets of tasks to support other tool feature areas.
  • You will provide time estimates and technical issue forecasting for all work which you then assume full responsibility for.
  • Giving frequent communication updates to your lead and involving them in any discussions that arise from your tasks, you will deliver high quality, well-tested, and performant code to the time requirements agreed upon.
  • Working with the other UI tool team members, you will be asked to review other programmer’s code and must ensure your feedback means it meets the expected quality levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years combined industry experience at other game development studios
  • A degree in Software Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science

SKILLS

  • An expert in C# and high-level design patterns
  • Adept at C++, must be able to understand proprietary open-source C++ library usage
  • Comfortable with a wide range of code architectures including OOP design patterns, MVVM and SOLID programming
  • Familiarity with MVVM software design. Especially WPF
  • Fully experienced with the programming challenges related to UI development
  • Familiar with bug tracking workflows (ex. JIRA)
  • Familiar with version control software (ex. Perforce)
  • Familiar with the tools and SDKs of all major consoles
  • Strong debugging and deductive skills

PLUSES

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

  • In-depth familiarity with Rockstar products
  • Ideally 1+ published AAA console titles or 2+ years AAA development experience
  • Developed and delivered high level software tools to internal clients, such as a game editor application for peers

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 accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s 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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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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