Senior Software Engineer (C#)

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 New York is on the lookout for talented C#/.NET Developers who consider software development to be a craft, and possess a passion for tackling complex problems at scale.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan. 

WHAT WE DO

• We create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises.

• We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, leaderboards, player inventory, player stats, bounties and more.

• We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of the Online Services features.

• We create innovative in-game experiences, including user-generated content.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop high volume, highly scalable server-side features utilizing Windows Server, SQL server, IIS, .NET, and C#.

• Develop web services supporting game console clients, browser clients, and external server clients.

• Develop highly reliable distributed server systems.

• Web performance optimization.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 6+ years of experience developing scalable distributed systems. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Expert in C# and/or C++.

• Strong CS fundamentals, including excellent understanding of OO design patterns and concepts. 

• Experience with API design and development.

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

• Database development experience (MSSQL).

• Experience with source control, preferably Perforce. 

PLUSES

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

• Experience building online gaming systems, commerce systems, social networking systems, search systems.

• One or more titles shipped on console or PC; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.

• Familiarity with networking systems and their components including DNS, NAT, firewalls, security methods, peer-to-peer and client server models.

• Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live.

• Knowledge of Agile software development processes.