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Lead Programmer: Creator Platform New

Rockstar Games, Edinburgh

Lead Programmer: Creator Platform New

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Rockstar Games, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 27 Apr | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 990192c35cac4ff7ae2f3c68e956073f

Location ref: Edinburgh

Full Job Description

  • 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.

    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., A keen interest in the modding or User Generated Content communities.
  • Experience with Javascript and/or Lua.
  • Experience with reverse engineering.

    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 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.

  • Training Provided
  • Regular team and company events
  • Free drinks, fruit or food
  • Subsidized public transport
  • Flexible working
  • Free Gym or Gym Subsidy
  • Private Medical/Dental healthcare
  • Annual Health Check
  • Bonus/Reward Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Language Classes

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/lead-programmer-creator-platform-new-126750777
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