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Staff Security Engineer, Player Security, Information Security
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Sep 13, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. You will be partnering with other teams in cross-discipline projects to design and implement new services and improvements that will ensure a safe and secure gaming experience for our players. The ideal candidate would have prior experience developing security services for product ecosystems.Responsibilities:Collaborate with other engineering, data and security teams to improve existing services or build new ones!Design and build internal tools that will allow us to detect bad actors within Riot's ecosystemLead and contribute to technical design, decision-making and implementationDeliver high quality scalable security services for millions of players!Mentorship of other engineers on the teamRequired Qualifications:6-8 years of security engineering experience or security-focused software development Experience working in (any of) Go/Java/JavaScript/TypeScript for high-availability backend servicesExperience working with containerized workloads (preferably k8s)Experience working with AWS cloud servicesFamiliarity working in an agile environmentStrong ability to collaborate with teammates across multiple disciplinesDesired Qualifications:Experience with OAuth 2.0 developmentExperience working with large datasets and building analytics to identify, understand and solve problemsPrior experience developing security services for product ecosystems.Familiarity with online multiplayer gaming ecosystemsFamiliarity with C++For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Your efforts will be critical to making our accounts and wider service ecosystem more resilient against attacks and exploits. As a Security Engineer within Player Security you will be responsible for delivering features that will have a direct impact on the security of our players.
Manager, Software Engineering - Unpublished R&D Product
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Sep 16, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We will hold them accountable for getting there while providing mentorship, coaching, and support.You can handle tension within and around the team. We are concerned with velocity, execution, quality, and technical debt.Your tone is positive and productive. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We want team members to be motivated, encouraged, and perform well.Where do people want to grow? This could mean keeping a calm head, helping resolve conflicts or responding to emergent issues.Required Qualifications:5+ years of experience as a hands-on Software Engineer2+ years experience directly leading an engineering team either as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor.2+ years of experience working with cross-functional disciplines on early production game developmentExperience across multiple systems and languagesExperience working in an Agile environmentDesired Qualifications:2+ years of C++ experienceExperience with Unreal EngineExperience building tools and pipelines with close collaboration with art, design, and productionExperience with collaborating with cross-functional discipline leadsExperience developing game backend systems Knowledge of content-heavy games or RPGsFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. It’s up to you to surface issues, opportunities, wins, and address them head-on.You will establish teams that are balanced, functional and strongly aligned with Riot values.You will help ensure our teams are healthy.
Staff Systems Engineer - Developer Connections
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Sep 15, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. You are a master of your craft able to dive into infrastructure, networking, or code to pursue the most efficient solution. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. You use your expertise to determine architecture, guide build vs. buy decisions, and provide mentorship for other engineers on the team. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. You'll report to an Engineering Manager.While no two days are the same on DevCon, we focus on the following offerings:Client delivery platform - ensuring continuous delivery of game clients across PC, mobile, and consoleMobile test automation - providing games with reliable methods of compatibility and performance testing across devicesStudio essentials - creating a globally unified approach for managing Riot's internal source control, artifact management, and build pipelinesGame team collaboration - working with games teams to level up their delivery tech stack and foster collaboration with developers across partner companiesResponsibilities:Run the lifecycle of physical and virtual resources running on prem and in the cloudProvide expert knowledge to Riot engineering teams to help them improve their efficiencyTeach, support, and guide other engineers to improve technical proficiency and establish lasting mentorship relationshipsEstablish a technical roadmap to ensure our services can scale with Riot's growthRequired Qualifications:8+ years of experienceProficiency with Linux operating systems and conceptsProficiency with AWSWorking knowledge of container orchestrators (ECS/EKS/K8S)Fluent with Ansible and TerraformFamiliarity with JenkinsExperience developing monitoring and alerting solutionsComfortable with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and BashFamiliarity with Git, Perforce, or other source control systemsDesired Qualifications:Proficiency with Windows operating systems and conceptsProficiency with Mac operating systems and conceptsProficiency with AWS EC2/VPC/EKS/S3/RDS infrastructure servicesProficiency with Ansible & TerraformExperience with NewRelic productsProficiency with PythonExperience working with Perforce and GitHub EnterpriseExperience with JenkinsExperience with ArtifactoryFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. We sit at the intersection of Game Studios, R&D, and Central Tech allowing us to keep our fingers on the pulse of development at Riot.
Staff Data Engineer - Business Operations
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Sep 14, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager for the sub initiative.Responsibilities:Ensure the Team of Teams/Initiative is adhering to data engineering excellence which includes: code maintainability, data architecture, data and service quality, monitoring, operational excellence, and documentationProvide and champion "definition of done" to their Team of Teams/InitiativeDevelop the project roadmap, targeting opportunities to collect and leverage data to advance the goals of the BizOps teamsMentor and coach to lift the expertise of the cross-discipline team of scientists, data engineers and analytics engineers you will oversee or interact withConstantly innovate to improve player experience by unlocking player impacts during outages, provide insights and value to improve tech spend across game teams & vertical customersTypically serve as a data systems/data warehouse/data infrastructure SME influential technical leader at Team of Teams/Initiative scope and can work collaboratively across data org teams and partnersRequired Qualifications: 7+ years of data engineering experienceExperience developing mission-critical data systems that have a significant impact on a game from scratch, including gathering requirements and designing scalable, production-ready architectureFully immersed expertise in Python, PySpark, SQL, and tools such as Airflow and DBT.Proficient in Cloud Infrastructure (AWS / GCP) and Databricks Displays the highest level of craft mastery within the Team of Teams/Initiative of the industry-standard tools, frameworks, and practices for their language(s) of choice in the space of data system, data warehouse, and data infrastructureExperience leveling up, mentoring more junior engineers (Associate DE, DE, DE II)Desired Qualifications:Experience in technologies such as Change Data Capture (CDC)Experience with other related data processing platforms (Flink, Hive) and storage systems (S3, Vertica, kafka, ElasticSearch, Dynamo, MySQL or Postgres)Experience using containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. Your work and input will meaningfully impact all of Riot, and not just the Business Operations team. You will lead the development of our cloud attribution data pipelines, and work with senior leaders across Riot to influence multi-million dollar decisions. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.
Senior Product Manager, Platform Technology
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Sep 18, 2023
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. 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 Pay Range$122,600—$163,400 USD We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.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. 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 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. Working with a wide variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders, you will be tasked with cultivating and executing on a vision for the Rockstar Games online platform, which services millions of players worldwide.WHAT WE DOThe Rockstar Games Social Club is a technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences.We create and maintain high-impact features for Grand Theft Auto Online, Red Dead Online, the Rockstar Games Launcher, and the Social Club website, as well as the core Social Club player accounts ecosystem and related social and messaging channels.We also align technology and tools with our digital distribution platform to create solutions that enhance our games and empower various teams within Rockstar – including development, marketing, security, and customer support – to engage with our players.RESPONSIBILITIESTurn general initiatives from executive leadership and other stakeholders into actionable product plans.Research, define, and deliver on key initiatives and goals for Rockstar’s core Progression and Economy features and services.Collaborate with Game Design, Live Ops, Marketing, and Strategy to transform bold concepts into refined, well-scoped features.Draft product briefs and liaise with technical leadership to gauge feasibility and level of effort.Generate product roadmaps and secure consensus from stakeholders on scope and deliverable timelines.Demonstrate a high-level mastery of features and systems in our technology stack and explain their capabilities and limitations to non-technical stakeholders.Communicate with internal stakeholders about Social Club systems and tools and advocate for their use in service of new titles, content releases, and live operations.Ensure technical and user documentation is properly maintained and organized.Oversee market and competitive research to identify opportunities for improving our products.QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of technology product management experience.Experience with an online live service game or product.SKILLSConfidence cultivating technical projects through inception, design, and implementation.Preference towards working iteratively and responding to changing requirements and evolving stakeholder visions.Knack for influencing stakeholders across a variety of groups – including publishing, design, technical leadership, and external development partners – without explicit authority.PLUSESPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.Avid gamer with a passion for Rockstar Games titles.Experience working in the video game industry, ideally in a role that has required critical understanding of game design requirements.Experience managing an economy or progression system.Experience with multiple business areas, including Customer Experience, Marketing, Game Development, Legal, etc.Experience building a product team within an established hierarchy.Experience mentoring junior product managers.Certified Scrum Product Owner or similar product-focused certification.HOW TO APPLYPlease apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. As a member of our team, you will need a critical and creative eye capable of putting forth innovative solutions to complex problems. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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 Games is seeking experienced product management professionals to help lead our Social Club product teams. 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.
VFX Artist: Outsource Manager
Company: Lightforge Games
Location: Remote
Posted Sep 15, 2023
Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. If this sounds like a job you might be suited for, but maybe you think you're not quite ready, we’d love to hear from you anyway! By joining our team at this early stage of development, you’ll play a huge role in guiding the direction of our project and our team.ResponsibilitiesOversee the quality of VFX assets by setting and maintaining the bar for what good looks likeEstablish the game’s VFX creation pipeline in Unreal and ensure its smooth operation and scalabilityDirect and provide feedback for VFX teams, both in-house and external partnersConcept, create, and implement compelling VFX into game buildsPropose, scope, and estimate effects for a variety of gameplay needs while working with Art Department Leads to determine priority and strategyEmbrace and uphold Lightforge’s Core ValuesContribute your story to Lightforge's directionListening to and empower the stories of othersRequirementsExpert ability with animation and VFX software - Unreal, Niagara, Blender, Maya, Photoshop, etc.Familiarity with Unreal Engine (5.0+)Advanced technical knowledge for how to create high-quality, real-time game VFXStrong understanding of art fundamentals in color theory, light, shape language, composition, and movementAbility to communicate feedback in a concise and constructive way, including resources external to the studioSelf-motivated and autonomous with the ability and desire to fully embrace a remote work culturePlusesMentorship and leadership skillsExperience growing a VFX departmentComfortability with tracking and review software like JIRA and SyncsketchPlease Note: Lightforge Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The base salary range represents the low and high end of LFG’s salary range for this position. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.The base salary range for this role is between $169,700 and $195,400, depending on levels of skills and experience. You’re excellent at providing feedback and tailoring it to how individual artists learn. With that experience comes a desire to pass on what you’ve learned and to help grow and mentor an internal VFX team with guidance on best practices and how to grow their careers. Come join us to build something special!Learn more about us here.Lightforge Games is looking for a VFX Artist/Outsource Manager!As a VFX Outsource Manager, you’ll be working alongside talented external partners to provide the direction and solutions needed to align with the Art Director’s established style. You’re passionate about collaborating with gameplay teams to scope out what it’ll take to bring that cool new elemental to life and then carry that excitement when translating those needs to our partners. This holds us accountable to fair pay.Lightforge Games is very much a work-in-progress, and you can help shape who we are. You bring the knowledge gained from working on multiple games with various styles to establish smart pipelines and well-defined standards for hitting stylization goals.
Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning - Emerging Games Data
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Sep 19, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Mlflow, Tensorflow, PyTorch), reinforcement learning, (e.g., RLlib, Gym/Gymnasium), and transformer-based models for language.Experience building software across multiple languages (e.g., Golang, Python, or C++).Experience with building and maintaining complex event driven systems.Experience with the development and operation of large-scale, end-to-end machine learning systems, including gathering requirements, designing production-ready architecture, and sustainably supporting high availability services.Experience with data processing (e.g., Spark, BigQuery, DataProc), storage (e.g., S3, Google Cloud Storage), transport (e.g., Kafka, PubSub), and orchestration (e.g., Airflow, Luigi).Experience deploying cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) using containers and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), managed using infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).Experience with modern MLOPs platforms.Excellent Written and Verbal Communication.Excellent collaboration skills. Desired Qualifications:Experience or interest in working with Unreal Engine.Familiarity with modern ML platforms (e.g. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. Triton inference server, Seldon Core).For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. You will report directly to the engineering manager for Riot Data’s New, Emerging, and R&D Studio Data team.Responsibilities:Develop and operate large-scale machine learning systems, including gathering requirements, designing production-ready architecture, and sustainably supporting high availability services.Build, deploy, optimize and maintain machine learning models. Develop game features that integrate machine learning into the game server, backend services, and data warehouse.Support data scientists, designers, QA, and analysts with tools and automation that make their workflows more efficient and repeatable.Work closely with game designers, engineers, and leadership gather datasets, build prototypes, and look for innovative ways to leverage generative models for game development.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.4+ years of experience as a software engineer (2+ years in data and/or machine learning focused roles).Familiarity with common tools for machine learning (e.g. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code.
QA Engineer III - TFT, Cosmetics
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Sep 19, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!Our Perks:Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Additionally, you will partner with your team to arrive at more efficient solutions to everyday problems and improve delivery. You will also be tasked to work with other QA professionals, often remotely to get your work completed.As a Quality Engineer III on Team Fight Tactics, you will report to the Sr. QA Manager. You will work directly with developers to support testing activities across all disciplines. You will also ensure the production of all test coverage within your product space, handle test, telemetry and defect data, and report on product quality. Responsibilities:Communicate constructively, strong partnership with team membersEstablish and use objective data to drive discussions, avoid subjective biasesYou’re considered an expert on the Voice of the PlayerAuditing test and coverage plansManaging components of a defect databaseWorking with remote team members and providing feedback on effectivenessEstablish the best practices that help ship great productsHold products and product leadership accountable for including quality as a factor in all decisionsImprove quality activities throughout the software development life cycleEscalate blockers and risks (with impact, probability) Communicate and Report on work progressRequired Qualifications:A minimum of 6 years Software Quality Assurance Experience, with multiple proven product successesQuality Management: Planning, Assurance, Control and ImprovementExperience applying your expertise to solve systemic problemsExperience tasking remote teams daily, and providing feedback on effectivenessExperience implementing test approaches as part of an overall test strategyExperience coaching QA team members on test design, planning and executionDesired Qualifications:Development experience across several platforms; mobile, console, and PC.Preferred Licenses/certifications:ISTQB Foundation LevelISTQB Agile Tester or ICAgile Agile Testing (ICP-TST)ISTQB Expert LevelISTQB Advanced Test ManagerICAgile Test Expert (ICE-AT)For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. You will work with your team of software engineers, content developers, artists, producers, and project managers to create value for Players around the world. You will be guided by Riot's Test Policy to ensure the execution of quality activities at every stage of the software development life cycle.
Motion Capture R&D Developer
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Sep 18, 2023
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. 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 Pay Range$101,100—$141,600 USD We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.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. 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 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. You will have the opportunity to develop software and pipelines for the R&D hardware team as well as transform proof-of-concept prototypes to production ready use in a friendly and inclusive environment where you can collaborate with some of the most accomplished and driven people in the industry.WHAT WE DOWork closely with the R&D hardware team to help develop tools that work with the prototype hardware and software solutions.Develop pipelines that can be integrated into a full production environment collaboratively working with the technical art, tools, and IT teams.Apply troubleshooting best practices and root cause analysis in an effort to identify issues, minimizing recurrence, and improve future design and integration.Work with 3rd party hardware companies to progress software and hardware that can be integrated into our pipelines.Provide development support throughout prototype evolution.RESPONSIBILITIESWork with development teams to implement defined technical prototype solutions, creating new scripts and diagnosing tools to resolve problems.Maintain current software solutions and evolve as hardware improves/changes or project needs change.Demonstrate the ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.Integrate and collaborate with other departments and team members as necessaryMaintain and extend these systems based on input from development/production for both short term projects and longer-term goals.Develop software to enhance existing Face tracking solutions, image-based data capture, and motion tracking systems.Participate in discussions surrounding future workflow and tool development.Split time between long-term software development projects and day-to-day production support.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.SKILLSExpert knowledge with Programming Languages C++ and Python in a windows or Linux environment.Good knowledge of open-source utilities and numerical libraries: OpenCV, Dlib, CGAL, etc.Thorough knowledge of software design/development principles: design patterns, object-oriented design, etc.Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP.Experience designing interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide, etc.Must have the ability to adapt to evolving tasks and priories as directed by stage production requirements.Must be a self-motivated and energetic team player with a very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude.PLUSESPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.An in-depth understanding of Motion Capture Systems and underpinning principal technologies involved.Experience with hardware accelerated video processing.Experience with OpenCL, DirectX and Intel Media SDK programming.Experience or knowledge of working with video/audio encoding, modifying containers, container formats, and streaming protocols. HOW TO APPLYPlease apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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 Games is looking for a Motion Capture R&D Developer to work with our award-winning development team in New York City and help create and build upon the next generation of motion capture technology and hardware.You will be working with a talented core team of passionate and committed individuals to work on some of the largest scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. 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.
Staff Systems Engineer - Developer Connections
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Sep 15, 2023
We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. You are a master of your craft able to dive into infrastructure, networking, or code to pursue the most efficient solution. In order to do so, you’ll need to be comfortable building connections and proactively reaching out to engineers outside our org. Our Perks:Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. You use your expertise to determine architecture, guide build vs. buy decisions, and provide mentorship for other engineers on the team. You'll report to an Engineering Manager.While no two days are the same on DevCon, we focus on the following offerings:Client delivery platform - ensuring continuous delivery of game clients across PC, mobile, and consoleMobile test automation - providing games with reliable methods of compatibility and performance testing across devicesStudio essentials - creating a globally unified approach for managing Riot's internal source control, artifact management, and build pipelinesGame team collaboration - working with games teams to level up their delivery tech stack and foster collaboration with developers across partner companiesResponsibilities:Run the lifecycle of physical and virtual resources running on prem and in the cloudProvide expert knowledge to Riot engineering teams to help them improve their efficiencyTeach, support, and guide other engineers to improve technical proficiency and establish lasting mentorship relationshipsEstablish a technical roadmap to ensure our services can scale with Riot's growthRequired Qualifications:8+ years of experienceProficiency with Linux operating systems and conceptsProficiency with AWSWorking knowledge of container orchestrators (ECS/EKS/K8S)Fluent with Ansible and TerraformFamiliarity with JenkinsExperience developing monitoring and alerting solutionsComfortable with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and BashFamiliarity with Git, Perforce, or other source control systemsDesired Qualifications:Proficiency with Windows operating systems and conceptsProficiency with Mac operating systems and conceptsProficiency with AWS EC2/VPC/EKS/S3/RDS infrastructure servicesProficiency with Ansible & TerraformExperience with NewRelic productsProficiency with PythonExperience working with Perforce and GitHub EnterpriseExperience with JenkinsExperience with ArtifactoryFor this role, you'll find success through craft expertise that prioritizes your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Check out our benefits pages for more information.Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming. We sit at the intersection of Game Studios, R&D, and Central Tech allowing us to keep our fingers on the pulse of development at Riot.
Software Engineer (C#/.NET), Services
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Sep 18, 2023
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. 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 Pay Range$101,100—$134,300 USD We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.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. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's studio in New York.WHAT WE DOWe create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises.We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, leaderboards, player inventory, player stats, bounties and more.We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of the Social Club community and website.We create innovative in-game experiences, including user-generated content.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop high volume, highly scalable server-side features utilizing Windows Server, SQL server, IIS, .NET, and C.Develop web services supporting game console clients, browser clients, and external server clients.Develop highly reliable distributed server systems.Web performance optimization.Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 4+ years of experience developing scalable distributed systems. REQUIREMENTSExpert in C and/or C++.Strong CS fundamentals, including excellent understanding of OO design patterns and concepts. Experience with API design and development.Knowledge of web service scalability, performance, and security practices.Database development experience (MSSQL).Experience with source control, preferably Perforce. PLUSESPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.Experience building online gaming systems, commerce systems, social networking systems, search systems.One or more titles shipped on console or PC; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.Familiarity with networking systems and their components including DNS, NAT, firewalls, security methods, peer-to-peer and client server models.Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live.Knowledge of Agile software development processes.HOW TO APPLYPlease apply with a resume 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 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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 New York is on the lookout for talented C/.NET Developers who consider software development to be a craft, and possess a passion for tackling complex problems at scale. 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.
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Sep 18, 2023
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. 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 Pay Range$121,400—$161,800 USD We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.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. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in New York City.With the rapid growth of Grand Theft Auto Online, and other long-term Social Club plans, the successful candidate will be working on bleeding edge technology with an internationally established team, while having great attention to detail, being a strong team player and have excellent communication skills.We are looking for someone who is passionate about games, eager for new challenges, and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world.WHAT WE DOWe create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises.We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, player stats, leaderboards, and more.We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of the Social Club community and website.We create innovative in-game experiences, including user-generated content.We build services and tools that support our consumer-facing experiences and our internal business needs.We create companion apps for our games, including second screen experiences on mobile, tablet, and the web.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop automation solutions (tools, frameworks, pipelines, tests) to support continuous testing and delivery.Establish quality goals and metrics to drive continuous improvement.Analyze metrics, logs, test data and results to identify patterns, resolve issues, and escalate risks.Mentor developers and testers, providing technical guidance and sharing best practices.Develop solutions to improve engineering productivity whilst maintaining quality standards.Collaborate with developers to build and maintain our CI/CD tooling and infrastructure.Provide constructive feedback on new code to improve quality and ensure testability.QUALIFICATIONSA degree in computer science (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience as a SDET, Software Engineer, or similar.SKILLSProficient in C.Proficient in JavaScript/ES2015.Experience with T-SQL.Experience building automated test frameworks for unit/integration/end-to-end testing.Experience with automated build tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or equivalent.Experience analyzing logs and interpreting large data sets.Experience with source control, preferably Perforce.Experience writing automated tests for web applications and services.Knowledge of non-functional testing such as accessibility, security, and performance testing.PLUSESPlease note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.Experience with React or similar.Experience with build tools such as msbuild, webpack or similar.Experience with package management such as nuget, npm, or similar.Experience with batch, Python or PowerShell scripting.Experience with containerization technology (preferably Docker).Experience with security testing.Experience with performance and load testing.HOW TO APPLYPlease apply with a CV 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 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 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 Games is seeking a talented and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to join our online development team. 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.