Jobs at Rockstar Games

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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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Lead Game Designer

Company: Fortis Games

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Fortis Games aims to create great games that bring people together, with a focus on building a sense of belonging and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and belonging. The company is looking for a pivotal leader to shape major systems and features for new game concepts, with a focus on leveling up the design team and crafting proposals that align with the game's design pillars.

Manager Infrastructure Engineering

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Riot Games is doubling down on its investment in esports and fan experience, and is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the team. The role requires international travel and involves designing scalable and sustainable solutions for routing, switching, and protecting Riot's esports regions.

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

The job posting is for a Strategic Sourcing Manager Technology position at Riot Games. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and identifying cost optimization opportunities. The company values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

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

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Riot Games is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Casual and Ranked User Experience CRUX team. The role involves leading improvements to League of Legends Client features, mentoring and coaching the engineering team, and collaborating with other teams. The company values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

Backend Engineer Intern

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Epic Games is a company that prides itself on creating a collaborative and creative environment. They are always innovating and striving to do right by their community and users. They are looking for a backend engineer intern to join their team and help them deliver the future of parental controls.

Senior Pipeline Developer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Baltimore, MD

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, with a focus on creating a collaborative and welcoming environment. They are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join their team, with a focus on game development and engine technology.

Program Manager II - Games Studios BizOps & Strategy

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Riot Games is a company that values teamwork, diversity, and inclusion. They are looking for a Program Manager II to join their Games Studios BizOps amp Strategy BOS team. The role involves building project plans, developing detailed work plans, and collaborating with crossfunctional teams.

Research Team - Data Capture

Company: Epic Games

Location: Baltimore, MD

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and is looking for a Principal Research Programmer to join their team. The company is known for its award-winning games and engine technology, and is seeking someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help drive core algorithms and research.

Mobile Platform Engineer (iOS)

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that prides itself on creating a collaborative and creative environment. They are always innovating and striving to do right by their community and users. They are looking for a Mobile Platform Engineer to work on their Unreal Engine technology.

Senior Pipeline Engineer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that prides itself on creating a collaborative and creative environment. They are always innovating and striving to do right by their community and users. The company is looking for a Sr Pipeline Developer to join their team and help improve efficiency and build creative production tool sets around Unreal Engine.

Senior Physics Programmer

Company: Epic Games

Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC

Posted Sep 27, 2024

Epic Games is a company that values its employees and provides a collaborative and creative environment. They are looking for an Engineer with a strong passion for physics and math to help implement new physics systems in Unreal Engine 5 and beyond. The company offers a range of benefits, including unlimited PTO and sick time, and a robust mental wellbeing program.

Database Engineer - Live Operations

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 27, 2024

The job posting is for a Database Engineer at Riot Games, responsible for designing and implementing database solutions, working with development teams, and ensuring database performance and security. The role requires experience with MySQL, cloud-based databases, and Linux systems administration. The company offers a collaborative work environment, flexible work schedules, and a range of benefits.

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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