Senior UI Programmer (C++)

Job Description

Rockstar Games is seeking a Senior UI Programmer (C++) to join their team in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating world-class user interfaces that connect players with the games. This is a full-time, permanent, and in-office position at Rockstar's game development studio.

The UI Team at Rockstar is a diverse, multinational team that uses the in-house proprietary “RAGE” engine to produce User Interface features. They develop their own UI tools, editors, and technologies to realize the creative vision of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for key tools, technologies, and game features.
• Identify requirements and design work through implementation and delivery.
• Coordinate with UI team members and external teams.
• Provide updates and time estimates.
• Assist other team members and manage workload.
• Take ownership of critical issues.
• Participate in code reviews and discussions.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of industry experience at AAA game development studios.
• 2+ published AAA console titles.
• A degree in software engineering, mathematics, or computer science.

Skills:

• Expert in C++ and low-level, high-performance coding.
• Comfortable with code design patterns including OOP, MVVM, and MVC programming.
• Experienced with UI development challenges.
• Familiar with game development tools (bug tracking, communication, version control).
• Familiar with tools and SDKs of major consoles.

Pluses:

• In-depth familiarity with Rockstar products.
• Adept at C#.