Overview
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 North is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Core Security team. This role combines management and individual contributor responsibilities. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge technology as part of an internationally established team. They will demonstrate collaboration, drive, and exceptional communication skills. We seek someone eager for new challenges and ready to contribute to our legacy of creating world-class games.
This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.
What we do
* The Rockstar Games Core Security team is a global group of programmers specializing in designing, implementing, and delivering advanced anti-cheat and anti-piracy technologies.
* We collaborate with the broader development team to optimize game performance and ensure efficient use of system resources.
Responsibilities
* Manage and influence a team of software engineers to build, scale, and maintain innovative products using C++.
* Define team objectives and key results, develop actionable plans to achieve them, and communicate progress through roadmaps to technical stakeholders.
* Conduct regular 1:1 performance evaluations to assess progress, give feedback, and realign priorities as needed.
* Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of systems within the broader architecture.
* Apply the latest technical knowledge to solve complex problems and drive team impact.
Requirements
* 10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years in a hands-on management role.
* Strong communication skills with a proven ability to build cross-functional relationships and drive collaboration at all levels.
* Demonstrated ownership, proactivity, and drive to achieve objectives while leading a team to success.
* Expertise in C++ development, with a focus on writing highly performant, clean, and efficient code.
* Experience working with shared codebases and source control platforms.
* Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
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.
Equal employment opportunity
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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, race, or any other protected category.
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