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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Senior QA Automation Engineer
Company: Fortis Games
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Fortis Games is an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. They are looking for a Sr QA Engineer to own and design test automation and efficiency tools for their QA and Product teams. The role involves partnering with QA and Development leaders, defining the architecture for the projects test framework, building a suite of solutions, and applying best programming practices. The successful candidate will be part of the team defining the overall Fortis QA advanced test strategy for all projects.
Senior Game Product Manager, Gameplay - Wild Rift Shanghai
Company: Riot Games
Location: Shanghai, China
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Riot Games is seeking a Senior Game Product Manager for Wild Rift, a mobile version of League of Legends. The role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality gameplay features, maintaining the IP vision across various platforms, and aligning partner decisions with Riot values. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in product management, game design, or related fields, familiarity with competitive multiplayer games, and strong collaboration skills. Fluency in Mandarin and English is required.
3D Character Art Intern - TFT - Summer 2025 (Remote)
Company: Riot Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Riot Games is offering a paid Character Artist Internship in Los Angeles, where the intern will create and texture high and low poly models for iconic gaming characters. The role involves understanding game requirements, working with various rendering styles, and collaborating with multiple disciplines. Required qualifications include enrollment in a college program, full-time availability for 10-12 weeks, and proficiency in industry-standard tools like Zbrush, Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Painter. Desired qualifications include understanding of how to work from high poly source assets and a collaborative spirit prioritizing player delight. The internship offers in-game perks, participation in the 401(k) plan, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Senior/Principal Software Engineer - Client
Company: Manticore Games Inc.
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 20, 2024
The job posting is for a SeniorPrincipal Software Engineer to develop gameplay features and systems for a new action-packed combat-focused MMO developed in Unreal Engine. The role is fully remote with a salary range of $112,000 to $225,000 per year. The candidate should have 4+ years of game development programming experience using C++, experience with Unreal Engine, and ability to collaborate across disciplines. Pluses include experience with online components, client security, networked client-server systems, game security, and real-time physics simulation systems. Perks include medical insurance, 401k, maternity and parental leave, flexible PTO, and commuter benefits.
Vehicle Artist (Mid/Senior)
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Bangalore, India
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking talented Senior, Mid-level, and Associate Vehicle Artists for a full-time, in-office position in Bangalore, India. The Vehicle Art team designs, builds, and textures all modes of transport within game worlds, aiming to make each vehicle a 'character' with its own history and aesthetics. The role involves creating high-quality 3D vehicle artwork, understanding vehicle construction and cultural significance, and collaborating with other departments. A comprehensive portfolio showcasing high-standard 3D vehicle art is required. Skills needed include proficiency in 3DStudio Max and Adobe Photoshop, understanding of production workflows, and strong team-playing abilities.
Director: Security Operations
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Manhattan, NY
Posted Dec 21, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking a highly experienced Director: Security Operations for their New York office. The role involves building and leading a team of security experts to mitigate risks, foster a security culture, and ensure best practices are followed. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of cybersecurity, experience in leading security programs, and knowledge of threat hunting and MITRE ATT&CK framework. The position offers a competitive salary range of $183,000—$239,000 USD, along with potential bonuses and equity awards.
Principal Technical Artist: Animation
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Rockstar Games is looking for a passionate Principal Technical Artist to work with their award-winning development team. The role involves developing new tools and technologies, improving pipelines, and managing complex workflows. The position offers a full-time, permanent, and in-office opportunity based in Rockstar's game development studio in Dundee.
Sr. QA Analyst
Company: Fortis Games
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Fortis Games is an early-stage game development company with a leadership team of industry veterans. They are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance professional to tackle various test tasks, lead test efforts, and mentor team members. The company values diversity, equity, and belonging, and offers opportunities to make a significant impact on products and company direction. Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Company: Fortis Games
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Fortis Games is an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. They are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to play a pivotal role in building and maintaining their quality assurance frameworks. The role offers opportunities for growth, research, innovation, and having your ideas heard and making a meaningful impact.
Senior Graphic Designer
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Manhattan, NY
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer for a full-time, in-office position in their NYC headquarters. The role involves designing and developing creative concepts primarily for the marketing department, working collaboratively with a team of in-house designers, illustrators, and animators. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of graphic design experience, mastery of design tools, and a passion for conceptual ideation and design execution. Knowledge of digital, print, and production processes is essential, along with a strong interest in art, design, games, music, film, and contemporary culture.
Animator: Gameplay (Mid/Senior)
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Oakville, Canada
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Rockstar Toronto is seeking a senior-level Animator with 5+ years of experience in gaming or a similar industry. The role involves creating stunning, fluid animations for open world gameplay mechanics, working closely with programmers, and improving animation pipelines. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record, exceptional human figure animation skills, and a deep-rooted interest in video games and game development. Knowledge of programming languages, MotionBuilder, and third-person action games is a plus.
Graphics Programmer
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Andover, MA
Posted Dec 21, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking a Graphics Programmer for a permanent full-time position in Andover, MA. The role involves developing cutting-edge graphics and visual effect systems, working closely with other departments, and integrating graphics technologies. Qualifications include a degree in Computer Science or related discipline, 1+ years of PC or console graphics development experience, and proficiency in C/C++ programming, HLSL, and 3D graphics APIs. The ideal candidate will have experience optimizing performance and memory footprints, debugging graphics pipelines, and working with large code bases. Bonus points for experience with real-time ray tracing APIs and a passion for gaming.