Gameplay Programmer: Ambient Population (All Levels) - job 1 of 2

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

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar San Diego is on the lookout for a talented Gameplay Programmer who is passionate about open-world systems with a focus on realism. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT WE DO

• We create exciting and believable player and AI characters and a complex open-world simulation.
• We develop systems to populate and simulate large worlds.
• We work as a global team across multiple studios as well as working closely with designers, animators, and artists.
• We follow an iterative process where we tune and polish features to establish the correct look and feel for the game.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prototype, design and implement new systems collaboratively with Engine, Gameplay and Design teams to create a state-of-the-art open-world simulation.
• Tackle macro and/or micro level tasks, from improving engine-level systems to working on higher level systems that will affect the feel of the wider game world.
• Focus on memory and performance all the while striving for more realism, believability and accuracy implementing systems with finite resources.
• Work together with engine, gameplay, and design departments to deliver features on schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 2+ years of programming experience.
• 2+ years of academic or personal game programming experience.

SKILLS

• Solid C++ or C# programming skills.
• Strong math skills, knowledge of geometry and linear algebra.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Great team communication skills.
• A technical understanding of open-world mechanics and technologies.
• A keen eye for qualitative issues is essential.

PLUSES

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

• Experience working on advanced AI or Gameplay features on an existing game project.
• Experience working on open-world, population and/or streaming systems.
• In-depth familiarity of Rockstar products is a massive plus.

HOW TO APPLY

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 reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

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, or race.