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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 is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join the Cfx.re creator platforms, including FiveM and RedM. As a member of the team, you work directly at the heart of all services that power the FiveM and RedM platforms. You are critical of quality, understand how to scale software and enjoy working on complex projects.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's studio in London.

WHAT WE DO

  • We build FiveM and RedM, the technology platform that enables players to experience community created content on fully customized dedicated servers where creators can develop their own game modes and other modifications in a variety of scripting languages.

  • We create technology, tools, and solutions to enhance the creator experience and empower our community to create and share any experience imaginable.

  • We create online services to support all the features utilized by the FiveM and RedM platforms, including server discovery, player authentication, server management, content management and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop high volume, highly scalable server-side features utilizing various popular technology stacks.

  • Contribute to the design and architecture of new features and improvements for the modding platform.

  • Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, optimize code, and improve overall system stability.

  • Work closely with other engineers to integrate services seamlessly into the larger platform.

  • Develop highly reliable and resilient distributed server systems.

  • Collaborate with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience.

SKILLS

  • Proficiency in PHP (Symfony) and/or Go.

  • Experience with relational databases and NoSQL datastores.

  • Experience with API design and development.

  • Knowledge of web service scalability, performance, and security practices.

  • Knowledge of Agile software development processes.

PLUSES

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

  • Experience with game or platform development.

  • Experience in optimizing complex programs.

  • Experience with JavaScript or C#.

  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic/passionate about games and curious about how things work.

  • Passion for creating tools and working closely with your user base.

  • Knowledge of Rockstars’ game titles and passion for playing videogames.

  • Knowledge of the FiveM/RedM platform and passion for working with the modding community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV 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, race, or any other protected category.