Open-World Engine Programmer (Edinburgh)

Rockstar Games; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative game development studio is seeking an Engine Programmer to work within a collaborative environment on open-world gaming technology. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science, at least five years of C/C++ experience, and a shipped title on major consoles. This position requires strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to work closely with various teams. The role is based at our state-of-the-art studio in Edinburgh, offering a competitive salary and a commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in C/C++ game development.
• One shipped title on Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain systems collaboratively with teams to create open-world simulation.
• Maintain existing codebase and support the development team in problem-solving.
• Develop tools and systems for streaming, world representation, and subsystems.

Skills

C/C++

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Game system understanding

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

An innovative game development studio is seeking an Engine Programmer to work within a collaborative environment on open-world gaming technology. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science, at least five years of C/C++ experience, and a shipped title on major consoles. This position requires strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to work closely with various teams. The role is based at our state-of-the-art studio in Edinburgh, offering a competitive salary and a commitment to equal opportunity.