At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with designers to create and enhance gameplay features in a dynamic studio.
- Company: Join Rockstar, a leading game development studio in Sydney.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the gaming industry and mentor future talent.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in game development with C++ and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Sydney, Australia.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with designers and artists to architect, engineer, and implement gameplay features and systems.
- Identify areas for improvement and extend/modify existing gameplay systems.
- Provide solutions and planning for design changes and feedback.
- Support and mentor less experienced team members.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience developing video games using C++.
- Ability to optimize both your own code and team code to meet performance goals.
- Experience engineering and implementing clean and concise APIs.
- A strong understanding of top-down design, object-oriented programming, design patterns, and game design principles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to find optimal solutions to a given task.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic, milestone-driven environment.
- Strong math skills, including knowledge of vectors, matrices, and linear algebra.
- PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Prior experience in gameplay-focused roles, specifically focusing on building and refining gameplay systems and features.
- At least one shipped title, preferably on Xbox or Play Station.
- Knowledge of mobile devices and development processes.
- In-depth knowledge of multithreaded synchronisation primitives.
- Professional game design/scripting experience.
- Online portfolio of code samples.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as C#, Python, or Lua.
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.
In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles.
If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you.
We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
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