Software Development Engineer in Test, Rockstar Games

SDET

$121.4-161.8k

React

Docker

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

C++

Jenkins

Teamcity

Powershell

Git

Mid and Senior level

New York

5 days a week in office (Manhattan, NY)

Multinational video game development and publishing company

Open for applications

Multinational video game development and publishing company

1001+ employees

B2CGamingDigital MediaSaaS

Open for applications

$121.4-161.8k

React

Docker

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

C++

Jenkins

Teamcity

Powershell

Git

Mid and Senior level

New York

5 days a week in office (Manhattan, NY)

1001+ employees

B2CGamingDigital MediaSaaS

Company mission

Rockstar Games focuses intently on quality and content to proudly produce exactly the kind of games we would want to play ourselves.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

A degree in computer science (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience as a SDET, Software Engineer, or similar
Proficient in C#
Proficient in JavaScript/Typescript, preferably React or similar
Experience building automated test frameworks for unit/integration/end-to-end testing
Experience writing automated tests for web applications and services
Experience with automated build tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or equivalent
Experience with source control, preferably Perforce and Git
Knowledge of non-functional testing such as accessibility, security, and performance testing
Versatile communication skills as a core member of an internationally based team

Desirable

Experience with build tools such as msbuild, webpack or similar
Experience with package management such as nuget, npm, or similar
Experience with containerization technology (preferably Docker)
Experience with security testing
Experience with performance and load testing
Experience with C++ and GoogleTest
Experience with batch, Python or PowerShell scripting
Knowledge of Rockstar Games titles, and a passion for playing video games

What the job involves

Rockstar is on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join to our team to work closely with our Online Services department
Our ideal candidate is passionate about games, hungry for new challenges, and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Downtown Manhattan
We create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises
We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, player stats, leaderboards, and more
We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of Rockstar’s Online Services community and website
We create innovative in-game experiences, including user-generated content
We build services and tools that support our consumer-facing experiences and our internal business needs
We create companion apps for our games, including second screen experiences on mobile, tablet, and the web
Develop automation solutions (tools, frameworks, pipelines, tests) to support continuous testing and delivery
Establish quality goals and metrics to drive continuous improvement
Analyze metrics, logs, test data and results to identify patterns, resolve issues, identify and escalate risks
Develop solutions to improve engineering productivity whilst maintaining quality standards
Collaborate with engineers to build and maintain our CI/CD tooling and infrastructure
Provide constructive feedback on new code to improve quality and ensure testability
Mentor engineers, providing technical guidance and sharing best practices

Application process

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

Our take

Founded by brothers Dan and Sam Houser, Rockstar Games is a multinational video game developer and production house behind the hit series’ Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. Formed as part of an acquisition of British video game company BMG Ventures by Take Two Interactive in 1998, Rockstar Games became the name of the parent company’s publishing label.

Rockstar has gone from hit to hit, Grand Theft Auto 5 remaining the second best-selling video game of all time and maintaining more than 20 million online players since its launch in 2013. Red Dead Redemption 2 has also had an impressive run, having sold over 70 million copies worldwide.

Online content is regularly released for both titles, whilst video game players eagerly await the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in May 2026. It's projected that GTA 6 will make billions in its first year of launch alone, exemplifying Rockstar’s status as one of the most successful video game publishers of all time.