Tools Programmer (Mid/Senior)

6 Hours ago • 3-7 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Rockstar Dundee seeks a Tools Programmer (Mid/Senior) to contribute to their game development pipeline. Responsibilities involve working within a large codebase on projects including the asset pipeline, automated systems, and user interfaces. Collaboration with artists, programmers, and designers is crucial to solve technical challenges in creating complex games. The role requires improving workflow, fixing bugs, and meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses strong programming skills (C++ or C#), problem-solving abilities, knowledge of 3D mathematics, and teamwork skills. Experience with tools development and UI frameworks (WPF, WinForms, Qt) is a plus.
Must have:
  • C++ or C# programming
  • Problem-solving skills
  • 3D math knowledge
  • Teamwork
  • Meet deadlines
Good to have:
  • Tools development experience
  • UI framework experience (WPF, WinForms, Qt)
  • 3ds Max SDK/MaxScript experience
  • Passion for tools and users
  • Knowledge of Rockstar games

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 Dundee 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 Dundee, 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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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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