Jobs at Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games, the studio behind iconic titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, has built a reputation for open‑world storytelling, cinematic cutscenes, and deep player immersion. With offices in New York, Edinburgh and Los Angeles, the company has grown from a small indie outfit to a global powerhouse that pushes the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
Rockstar hires across a wide range of disciplines: software engineers (C++, Python, Unity), 3D artists, concept artists, animators, sound designers, QA testers, producers, technical directors, marketing specialists, community managers, and HR professionals. Candidates can expect a collaborative, feedback‑rich environment that rewards creative risk‑taking while demanding high production standards and often long hours during crunch periods.
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Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Expressions Engineering
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Riot Games is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their VALORANT team. The role involves leading projects focused on team cohesiveness and cross-team objectives, collaborating with various disciplines like art, design, and product management. The engineer will work on the engineering side of content design, generation, and integration, and support non-engineering teams in developing robust tools and pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 8+ years of software engineering experience, and 6+ years of experience with Unreal Engine and C++. The role requires craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes player delight. Riot Games values work/life balance and offers comprehensive benefits.
Manager, Software Engineering - VALORANT, Competitive, Match Services
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Senior Technical Artist: Rigging
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Online System Administrator
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Bangalore, India
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Rockstar Games is seeking a System Administrator with 4+ years of experience in Linux and/or Windows environments. The role involves 24x7 Network Operations of online games, hands-on support for operations, building/planning infrastructure, and administering SQL Server. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and administration of Windows and Linux systems, patching, server migrations, and developing standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in high-traffic, multi-system, public-facing environments. Knowledge of VMWare, IIS, SQL Server, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Apache, Mongo, and MySQL is required. MCSE/MCITP or RHEL certifications are plusses.
Senior Software Engineer - VALORANT, Foundations Engine
Company: Riot Games
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Technical Product Manager III - VALORANT, Cross-VALORANT Experience (XVX)
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Riot is seeking a Technical Product Manager III (TPM) for the Cross-VALORANT Experience team. The role involves setting product direction, vision, and strategy for game engine, game performance, and AI features. The TPM will define product requirements, guide the product lifecycle, and ensure high-quality player experience. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of industry experience, 4+ years in technical product management, a degree in Computer Science, and strong technical knowledge. They should possess excellent teamwork, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with game engines and live games is desired. Riot offers a focus on work/life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Technical Producer III, Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Senior DevOps Engineer
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Principal Researcher
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 23, 2025
The Insights discipline at Riot Games empowers decision-making with data, comprising scientists, consultants, and strategists. As a Principal Researcher, you'll join this interdisciplinary team, working closely with various Rioters to conduct studies and analyses. Your role involves identifying strategic opportunities, leading multi-modal projects, and advocating for players. You'll report to the Senior Manager, Insights on VALORANT, tackling complex problem spaces and setting the bar for Research within VALORANT and Riot. Required qualifications include a relevant degree, extensive research experience, and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods. Familiarity with game industry research and vendor management is desired. Success in this role hinges on craft expertise, collaboration, and prioritizing player delight.