Lead Programmer, Rockstar Games

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing and developing low-level software systems and architecture
• At least 3 years’ experience leading engineering teams of 10+, including mentoring, performance management, and career development
• Strong proficiency in C++ and at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, PERL, Ruby)
• At least one shipped console or PC title; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles
• Experience crafting and accomplishing roadmaps, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, supported by excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to tailor communication style to technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable

• 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 is on the lookout for a seasoned Lead Programmer who is keenly interested in all the low-level technology that makes a modern video game tick, in order to help support the Rockstar Games creator platforms, including FiveM and RedM
• You will need to adequately juggle team mentorship responsibilities, all the while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to ensure adherence to development processes and security standards
• This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland
• The Rockstar Games Creator Platform team creates technology, tools, and solutions to enhance the creator experience and empower our community to create and share any experience imaginable
• We deliver a technology platform that enables creators to develop their own game modes and other modifications in a variety of scripting languages and for players to experience this content on fully customized dedicated servers
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategy for the standup and continuous improvement of Rockstar’s Creator Platform technologies, which includes the FiveM and RedM platforms and associated creator tooling
• Devise and work with the Creator Platform teams towards the achievement of attainable development milestones
• Oversee Creator Platform engineering teams, working closely with appointed engineering leads to align on key technical decisions
• Help mentor and develop the skills of the engineering leads and other developers within the Creator Platform team
• Support the ongoing scaling of the technical group through ongoing recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding
• Implement and maintain the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for the Creator Platform team, ensuring it is aligned with company and project objectives
• Leverage knowledge of internal code base to devise well-considered strategies for integration of Creator Platform technology into Rockstar Games’ games and products
• Collaborate with partners across Game, Security, Online Services and related development teams to guarantee alignment with all Rockstar Game and Security required standards and guidelines

• 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