Systems Designer

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar North is looking for talented developers whose skill set combines technical excellence with a passion for making games. As part of the Design/Scripting team you will be coding gameplay systems. You will be required to engage with a range of classic game programming areas such as AI, physics, animation, UI, and data management among others.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

WHAT WE DO

• Our team responsibilities range from creating systems that support development of missions and ambient events to design and implementation of player facing game features.
• We excel at software architecture, writing performance code and user-friendly APIs. We promote sensible coding standards with an intent of keeping our huge codebase accessible.
• We implement gameplay features with focus on clean design that enhances player experience and fits into the larger design of our games.
• We are proficient in communication within the team and across the company. We collaborate closely with teams in other studios and timezones.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect and implement new systems and tools to facilitate creation of content.
• Use provided spec to design and implement new gameplay features.
• Deliver new work and maintain existing systems while keeping to deadlines set by production and needs of other developers.
• Liaise with multiple departments and studios to realise the given tasks.
• Provide clear reports on work to production and Leads.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Computer Science or Game Design degree with a programming focus is considered an advantage. However, relevant experience is taken into consideration.

SKILLS

• Strong programming skills (knowledge of C# a huge plus, knowledge of C++ a plus).
• Experience designing and developing gameplay systems, from start to finish.
• Passion for game development and strong desire to contribute to some of the most ambitious games ever produced.
• An online portfolio with examples of your work. Please include code examples, should contain at least one fully architectured System.
• Good organization skills with proven ability to deliver on deadlines.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in order to adapt to changing schedules and feedback.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Prior experience working in medium to large sized development teams.
• Been an essential member of a team that has shipped a commercial title.
• Experience of game design/scripting in a professional environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

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 contact the Human Resources Department. 

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.