Engineering Manager

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar North is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. This role combines leadership responsibilities – managing a talented and diverse team of developers – with the ability to contribute as a hands-on individual. 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.

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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

• 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 lead 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 leadership
• 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 challenges and driving successful outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership 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.