Vehicle AI/Gameplay Programmer

2 Weeks ago • All levels • Systems Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar North seeks an experienced Vehicle Gameplay/AI Programmer to develop and maintain vehicle behavior and population systems. Responsibilities include prototyping and implementing new systems in collaboration with other teams (Physics, Network, Design, Engine), focusing on realism, optimization, and performance. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for creating cutting-edge video game experiences. This involves working on both macro and micro-level tasks to improve specific systems and higher-level systems impacting the wider game world. The role requires collaboration with other disciplines to deliver features on time.
Must have:
  • C/C++ programming skills
  • Good math skills (vectors, matrices)
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team communication skills
  • Passion for game development
Good to have:
  • Vehicle mechanics/simulation experience
  • Experience with large open-world simulations
  • Familiarity with Rockstar products

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 an experienced or senior Vehicle Gameplay/AI Programmer who is passionate about developing believable vehicle mechanics and open world gameplay systems. The ideal profile will be apt at collaborating with other disciplines and unafraid to take ownership over specific systems and features.

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 believable worlds that players can get fully immersed in.
  • We develop systems such as navigation, population and AI behaviours.
  • We work as a global AI/Gameplay team across multiple studios as well as working closely with designers.
  • We follow an iterative process where we tune and polish features.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop, maintain and extend current vehicle behaviour and population systems.
  • Prototype, design and implement new systems collaboratively with Physics, Network, Design and Engine teams to create realistic and fun vehicle mechanics.
  • Tackle macro and/or micro level tasks, from improving polish on specific systems to working on higher level systems that will affect the feel of the wider game world.
  • Focus on optimisation and performance all the while striving for more realism, believability and accuracy implementing systems with finite resources.
  • Work together with other disciplines to deliver features on schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree in computer science, mathematics, or equivalent.

SKILLS

  • Demonstrable C/C++ programming skills.
  • Good math skills, knowledge of vectors, matrices and linear algebra.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Good team communication skills.
  • Passion for playing and creating cutting edge video game experiences.

PLUSES

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

  • Experience developing vehicle mechanics, simulations or behaviours.
  • Experience or understanding of problems relating to managing large open world simulations.
  • In-depth familiarity of Rockstar products is a massive plus.

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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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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