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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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Software Development Manager

Company: Scientific Games

Location: Providence, RI

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting, and technology, offering innovative solutions and pioneering in data analytics and iLottery. The Software Development Manager role involves managing implementation projects, leading teams, and ensuring quality work. The company values technical development, gaming and lottery business experience, and strong communication skills.

Senior Manager, Product Management, Player Support

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Manager of Product Management for Player Support to lead a team dedicated to enhancing the support experience for their games globally. The role involves strategic partnership management, championing player voice, leading and developing talent, driving operational excellence, and providing strategic insights. The ideal candidate should have 8-12 years of product management experience, a record of leading agile teams, and proven success in shipping impactful features within the gaming industry.

General Manager, iLottery

Company: Scientific Games

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The text describes a leadership role within Scientific Games, focusing on managing and owning large customer operations, driving revenue growth, and advancing product and marketing plans. The role requires strong communication skills, project management, and the ability to work independently. The employee will also be responsible for managing accounts, coordinating with internal teams, and serving as a customer advocate.

Product Engineer

Company: Scientific Games

Location: Hartford, CT

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Scientific Games is a global leader in lottery games, sports betting, and technology. They offer cutting-edge backend systems, exciting entertainment experiences, and trailblazing retail and digital solutions. The company is known for pushing game designs to the next level and being pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. They have a strong foundation of trusted partnerships and combine relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry forward.

Staff Software Engineer (Services) - League of Legends, Motivations

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Riot Games is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the League of Legends Casual and Ranked User Experience (CRUX) team. The role involves leading improvements to client features, mentoring the engineering team, collaborating across disciplines, and upholding engineering excellence. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Java, and experience with distributed systems. Additional qualifications include knowledge of C++, C#, JavaScript, Ember, HTML, CSS, and matchmaking algorithms. Riot values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion, offering perks like flexible work schedules, insurance, and a 401k. The candidate will report to the Engineering Manager in Los Angeles.

Manager, Data Engineering

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Manhattan, NY

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Rockstar Games is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering to join their team. The role involves leading a team of data engineers, developing complex ingestion and transformation processes, and empowering analysts and data scientists. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of professional software development experience, 3+ years managing a team, and expertise in ETL, data modeling, and cloud environments. Additional skills include experience with Java or C#, event processing frameworks, and Snowflake are a plus. Rockstar offers a competitive salary range of $139,100—$194,700 USD and a comprehensive benefits package.

Senior Manager, QA - VALORANT Experience Team

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Riot Games is seeking a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance for the VALORANT Cross VALORANT Experiences Area. The role involves owning end-to-end quality for a group of products, influencing quality goals across teams, and shaping the vision of quality assurance. Required qualifications include extensive quality assurance experience, leadership, budget management, and strategic goal setting. Desired qualifications include ISTQB certifications and experience with agile testing. Riot emphasizes work-life balance, diverse and inclusive culture, and comprehensive benefits.

GRC Lead

Company: Fortis Games

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Fortis Games is seeking a GRC Lead to support the governance of their IT and InfoSec Risk and Compliance programs. The role involves developing programs for vulnerability management, cyber governance risk and verification, third-party risk management, cyber security awareness and training, and cyber and IT policystandard and standard operating procedure creation. The ideal candidate should have 3 years of experience in a Cyber Security role, 1+ years of experience in a related IT role, and 1+ years of experience using OneTrust or a similar platform. They should also have demonstrated management experience in at least one area in the listed categories and a working knowledge of threats, vulnerabilities, and relevant standards.

Publishing Coordinator - Strategy Games (Contractor)

Company: Riot Games

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Riot Games, established in 2006, is seeking a Publishing Coordinator for Strategy Games in China. The role involves connecting global resources to China's needs, ensuring successful game publication, and managing operational tasks. Responsibilities include content management, publishing calendar planning, coordinating assets, and supporting brand managers on campaigns. The ideal candidate should have game publishing, campaign planning, brand management, and operation experience, preferably in China. Bilingual in English and Chinese with deep knowledge of Chinese gaming culture is required. The candidate should be a passionate gamer, understand player needs, and provide creative solutions.

Anti-Cheat Engineer

Company: 1047 Games

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 20, 2024

1047 Games is a VC-backed company founded in 2017 by Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian in their Stanford dorm room. They are known for creating the unique sci-fi first-person shooter, Splitgate, which adds portal guns to the genre. The company has raised over $120MM in funding and is looking for a passionate engineer to develop and maintain robust anticheat systems.

Senior Game Product Manager (Monetization and Growth) - FFGS

Company: Riot Games

Location: Shanghai, China

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Riot Games, established in 2006, is seeking a Senior Game Product Manager (Monetization and Growth) for the Fight for the Golden Spatula (FFGS) team. The role involves guiding monetization strategy, creating new player experiences, and collaborating with development teams. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of game product management experience, expertise in monetization strategy, and proficiency in Agile frameworks. Bi-lingual in English and Mandarin is required. Riot Games values a collaborative culture, player empathy, and diversity, offering a unique work environment with a focus on player experience.

Senior Tech Ops Engineer

Company: Scientific Games

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Scientific Games is seeking a Senior TechOps Engineer to support their player Loyalty and iLottery solutions. The role involves providing tier 2 support for various lottery servers and services, managing incidents, and ensuring system availability, latency, and performance. The candidate should have a background in Windows Server operations, SQL Server database administration, and experience with tools like Zabbix, Docker, and OutSystems. Scientific Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Rockstar Games?
Rockstar’s culture blends creative freedom with rigorous quality expectations. Developers often work in cross‑disciplinary teams, receiving direct feedback from senior designers and producers. While the studio offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to work on world‑renowned titles, it also expects long hours during key development milestones. Employees frequently cite the passion for storytelling, the chance to shape iconic narratives, and the supportive mentorship from senior staff as major positives.
What types of positions are available at Rockstar Games?
Current openings cover software engineering (C++, Unity, Unreal), game design, level design, 3D modeling, animation, concept art, audio production, sound design, QA testing, production, technical direction, marketing, community management, HR, and technical support. Rockstar also posts roles in data analysis, business development, and content moderation for its online platforms.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase a portfolio that highlights projects similar to Rockstar’s style—especially open‑world or narrative‑driven games. Highlight any experience with large‑scale codebases, multiplayer networking, or AI systems. Demonstrate familiarity with Rockstar’s major titles by discussing what you admired about their mechanics or storytelling. Craft a cover letter that connects your personal values (e.g., commitment to quality, passion for player experience) with Rockstar’s mission, and follow up with concise, targeted questions that reflect deep research into the studio’s recent releases.

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