UI Tools Programmer

Job Description

Rockstar Games is seeking a talented UI Tools Programmer to join their team in Dundee, Scotland. This is a full-time, permanent, and in-office position. The UI Tools Programmer will be responsible for providing new tools and updates to existing tools to facilitate the UI Developers in creating the best UI content in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for delivering world-class user interfaces that help form the connection between the player and the games.

Rockstar's UI Team is a diverse, multinational team that develops UI features using the in-house proprietary “RAGE” engine. They develop their own UI tools, editors, and technologies to let UI developers realize the creative vision of the projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide new tools and updates to existing tools for UI Developers.
• Responsible for tool feature deliverables and sets of tasks.
• Provide time estimates and technical issue forecasting.
• Deliver high-quality, well-tested, and performant code.
• Review other programmer’s code.

Requirements:

• A degree in software engineering, mathematics, or computer science.
• 2+ years of industry experience within AAA game development studios.
• Expert in C# and high-level design patterns.
• Adept at C++, must be able to understand proprietary open-source C++ library usage.
• Comfortable with a wide range of code architectures including OOP design patterns, MVVM and SOLID programming.
• Familiarity with MVVM software design. Especially WPF.
• Experienced with the programming challenges related to UI development.
• Familiar with bug tracking workflows (ex. JIRA).
• Familiar with version control software (ex. Perforce).
• Familiar with the tools and SDKs of all major consoles.
• Strong debugging and deductive skills.

The role offers:

• The opportunity to work on world-class entertainment experiences.
• The chance to be part of an inclusive, highly-motivated environment.
• The ability to learn and collaborate with talented people in the industry.