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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Software Engineer (C#)
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Manhattan, NY
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in C# and/or C++, and experience in developing scalable distributed systems. The role involves creating connected experiences across game franchises, developing online services, and improving existing features. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of OO design patterns, web service scalability, and database development. Familiarity with online gaming systems and Agile software development processes is a plus. The position is full-time, in-office based in Rockstar's NYC headquarters.
Technical Artist: Interior Environments (C#/WPF)
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking a Technical Artist for an Interior Environment role in Edinburgh, Scotland. The position involves maintaining and extending tools/systems, creating tools within 3DS Max, and collaborating with various teams. Qualifications include a relevant degree or experience in Technical Art, proficiency in C# and .NET, and understanding of application design and development. Desirable skills include experience with game engines, source control software, and multi-platform development.
Technical Director, Machine Learning Programmer
Company: Epic Games
Location: Other US Location
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for talented individuals to join their team. They offer a range of benefits, including 100 coverage for employees and dependents, and a robust mental wellbeing program. The company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive work culture.
Principal Data Scientist
Company: Epic Games
Location: Other US Location
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for talented individuals to join their team. They offer a range of benefits, including 100 coverage for employees and dependents, and a robust mental wellbeing program. The company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to building a collaborative and creative environment.
3D Character Artist
Company: Epoch Games
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posted Oct 07, 2024
Epoch Games is a volunteer-based game development team looking for a 3D character artist to create realistic character meshes and textures for their indie open-world RPG, The Lays of Althas Sundered Order. The team uses Unreal Engine 4 and requires experience with physically-based rendering and low-poly game assets.
Senior Technical Artist: Animation
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posted Oct 07, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior Technical Artist with 5+ years of experience in creating and maintaining animation tools and pipelines. The role involves developing automated solutions, providing feedback, collaborating with related teams, and writing clear documentation. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of coding UI, 3D animation systems, and software engineering concepts. Experience with C++, C# desktop applications, and in-engine animation systems is a plus.
Staff Software Engineer - League of Legends, Game Modes
Company: Riot Games
Location: Other US Location
Posted Oct 07, 2024
Riot Games is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the League Modes team in Sydney. The role involves leading technical decisions, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and developing features and UI in the League of Legends game engine. The company values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion, and offers a range of benefits and perks.
Principal Brand Manager, League of Legends, EMEA
Company: Riot Games
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Posted Oct 08, 2024
The job posting is for a Principal Brand Manager position for League of Legends in the EMEA region. The role involves supporting the EMEA brand narrative, developing product marketing strategies, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience in brand and marketing campaigns in the gaming or entertainment industry, strong communication skills, and multilingual abilities. The role requires a deep understanding of regional/cultural landscapes and a passion for gaming.
Associate Writer: Pedestrian and Ambient Dialogue
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking a creative writer for a full-time, in-office position in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves writing engaging dialogue, collaborating with various departments, and working on large-scale creative projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in English, Creative Writing, or related field, and at least two years of professional creative writing experience. They should be able to write under tight deadlines, be highly organized, and respond well to feedback. Fluency in a second language and experience in creative industries are pluses. Rockstar Games is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
Associate Principal Software Engineer (C#/React)
Company: Rockstar Games
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Rockstar Games is seeking an experienced Associate Principal Full Stack Engineer to join their Online Services Auth & Identity team. The successful candidate will work on .NET 8 and TypeScript solutions, supporting Grand Theft Auto Online and upcoming releases. They will take ownership of critical interconnected systems, develop future-looking plans for improvements, and collaborate with an internationally established team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of professional software engineering experience, a degree in computer science, and expertise in .NET, SQL, modern JavaScript or TypeScript with React, and Agile software development processes.
Senior SDET, Gameplay
Company: Epic Games
Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, with a focus on creating a collaborative and creative environment. They are looking for a Senior SDET to work on their LEGO Fortnite product, with a strong understanding of OOP programming languages and experience with game engines.
Senior SDET, Gameplay
Company: Epic Games
Location: Bellevue
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Epic Games is a company that values its employees and provides a collaborative and creative environment. They offer a range of benefits, including unlimited PTO and a robust mental wellbeing program. The company is looking for a Senior SDET to work on their LEGO Fortnite product and has a strong focus on innovation and quality assurance.