Engineering Manager

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Research & Development • $139,100 PA - $194,700 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar Games seeks an experienced Engineering Manager for their New York City headquarters. This role blends management and individual contributions, focusing on cutting-edge anti-cheat and anti-piracy technologies. Responsibilities include managing a team of software engineers using C++, defining team objectives and key results, conducting performance reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging technical expertise to solve complex problems. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of professional engineering experience (including 2+ years in management), strong communication skills, and expertise in C++ development. The position is full-time and requires on-site work in Manhattan.
Must have:
  • 10+ years engineering experience
  • 2+ years management experience
  • C++ expertise (high-performance code)
  • Team leadership and management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Agile development familiarity

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 New York is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. This role combines management and individual contributor responsibilities. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge technology as part of an internationally established team. They will demonstrate collaboration, drive, and exceptional communication skills. We seek someone eager for new challenges and ready to contribute to our legacy of creating world-class games. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

  • The Core Security team is a global group of programmers specializing in dedicated to designing, implementing, and delivering advanced anti-cheat and anti-piracy technologies
  • The Core Security team collaborates with the broader development team to optimize game performance and ensure efficient use of system resources

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage and influence a team of software engineers, guiding them to build and maintain products using C++
  • Define team objectives and key results, create actionable plans to achieve them, and communicate progress through roadmaps to technical stakeholders
  • Conduct performance reviews for team members, including regular check-ins to assess progress, give feedback, and realign priorities as needed
  • Work with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of systems within the broader architecture
  • Leverage the latest technical knowledge to guide the team in solving complex
    problems and driving successful outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years in a management role
  • Strong communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively at all levels
  • Demonstrated ownership, proactivity, and drive to achieve objectives while
    leading a team to success

SKILLS

  • Leadership and managerial experience
  • Expertise in C++ development, with a focus on writing highly performant and efficient code
  • Experience working with shared codebases and source control platforms
  • Familiarity with Agile software development processes

HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with a resume 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 the next steps and guide you through the process. Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. 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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The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

*NY Base Pay Range

$139,100 - $194,700 USD

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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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