ROCKSTAR NORTH, the award winning developer behind Grand Theft Auto, is looking to expand their experienced and talented teams working out of the studio in Edinburgh . For the successful candidate we offer a highly competitive salary, a working environment second to none and an extensive benefits package.

At Rockstar North we like to receive and would encourage direct applications from candidates.

CURRENT POSITIONS

AI Programmer | Animation Programmer | Character Animator | Development Assistant | Environment Artists | Games Tester | Information Systems Developer | IT Systems Engineer | Mission Scripter | Senior Tools Programmer | Tools Programmer | Web Developer | 


AI Programmer

Rockstar North is currently seeking an experienced AI programmer.

Commercial games experience is essential with at least two years and one published title on PS3 or Xbox 360 to demonstrate your skills.

We are looking for a talented engineer to help us in developing advanced Character and Vehicle AI for large scale games. You should have a positive attitude, a passion for games and be able to communicate with people as effectively as you do a computer.  

Responsibilities

Requirements

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Animation Programmer

Rockstar North is currently seeking an experienced Animation Programmer.

Commercial games experience is essential with at least two years and one published title on PS3 or Xbox 360 to demonstrate your skills.

We are looking for a talented engineer to help us in developing advanced character animation systems for large scale games. You should have a positive attitude, a passion for games and be able to communicate with people as effectively as you do a computer.  

 

Responsibilities:

·         Develop, maintain and extend current animation systems on Xbox 360 and PS3.

·         Develop and integrate cutting edge animation technologies working closely with colleagues at different Rockstar studios.

·         Develop and support the connections between the animation, AI and physics systems.

 

Requirements:

·         Strong C/C++ programming skills

·         Strong OO design skills

·         Strong 3D maths background

·         At least 2 years commercial games programming experience with an emphasis on character animation.

·         A passion for games and in particular for leveraging advanced animation technology to create an immersive game experience for the player.

 

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Character Animator

We'd like to hear from talented animators with a range of experience & backgrounds to produce in-game sequences and cinematics.

We are also looking for animator/riggers to handle setup, assembly and problem-solving with character assets for body and facial animation. For cinematics, good technical skills and experience of editing motion capture data, editing of longer sequences with multiple characters and non-mocap animation props preferred.

All applicants should be fluent in one or more of the major packages with 3ds Max, Character Studio & Motionbuilder experience an advantage.

Please note: ALL applications should be accompanied by a showreel, either on DVD or via a link to the reel.

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Development Assistant

We are currently looking for efficient, well organised, Development Assistants for a full time fixed term contract. You should have good IT skills with exceptional communication and team working skills.

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Environment Artists

We'd like to hear from the industry's most talented environment artists.

You will be designing, building and texturing the world, have the technical knowledge to achieve great looking results and the skill to get the most from next-gen consoles.

Advanced skills in one or more of the standard industry 3D packages essential. Knowledge of 3DS Max an advantage.

Please accompany the application with links to your portfolio or provide examples of your work.

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Games Tester

Rockstar North is looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable console gamers to join its QA team. You will be expected to focus on aspects of our games looking for problems and accurately reporting errors to ensure game quality before release. The position is a  6 month fixed term contract. Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and provide two references.

Required:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must; as is attention to detail and good general computer skills, including word-processing; working with databases and spreadsheets. Being a next-generation console gamer is also essential.

Desired:

Previous experience with software QA would be advantageous but not essential.

 

To apply please send your full current CV and a cover letter (detailing your history as a gamer and why you think you have the skills to make a good tester).

The successful applicant would then progress to a two stage selection process. Firstly candidates will  be sent an application pack to assess their technical & gaming knowledge. Then if successful the next stage would be an interview.

Please Note: Initial applications made without both CV and Gaming History will be automatically rejected.

Rockstar are only interested in direct applications for this position and will not be inviting agencies to forward candidates.

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Information Systems Developer

We are looking for an experienced and talented developer to join our information systems and web team. The opportunity exists to get involved in a variety of exciting projects.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in managing and delivering software projects. They will have good attention to detail, possess excellent team-working and communication skills and be able to deliver effectively to a deadline.

Required:

Strong Java (Spring or EJB 3.0 experience desired)

SQL (MySQL or PostgreSQL replication experience a benefit)

XML

Desirables:

Experience developing on linux

Experience with ORM (Hibernate)

JavaScript

Agile development experience

C#

C++

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IT Systems Engineer

Rockstar North is looking for an enthusiastic, talented and personable Systems Engineer to join our Edinburgh based IT group. Applicants will be highly motivated and organised, able to work as part of a team, while also possessing the ability to work without supervision.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

 

QUALIFICATIONS (Desired):

 

REPORTS TO: IT Manager

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Mission Scripter

We are looking for individuals whose skill set combines technical excellence with a passion for making games. The role involves script based programming and close collaboration with our other disciplines from animation, art and programming.

As part of the Level Design team you will be using our proprietary in house scripting language to code game missions and create immersive gameplay scenarios featuring AI, physics and interactive storytelling.

Requirements:

-  Strong C/C++ programming skills are required.

-  The role involves script-based programming and liaising with artists, animators and programmers

-  You will have excellent communication, technical & problem solving skills.

-  Must thrive in a team based working environment 

-  Must be accurate and effective in working to deadlines.

Please support the application with examples of your work.

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Senior Tools Programmer

Rockstar North is currently seeking a highly talented Senior Tools Programmer. The role will involve developing and maintaining all aspects of the export pipeline across multiple projects and platforms.  The position has the potential to develop into a Lead role within the Department. 

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Desired:

   

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Tools Programmer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented programmer to work in our tools department. Games industry experience is useful but not a requirement. Responsibilities will include the upkeep of our current toolchain and export pipeline, improving and extending them and providing tools support to the other departments in the studio.

Requirements

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Web Developer

We are looking for an experienced and talented developer to join our information systems and web team.

The successful candidate will be design focused with an attention to detail and will have a proven track record in delivering cross browser web solutions that conform to web standards and accessibility guidelines.

In addition they will be self-motivated, possess excellent team-working and communication skills and be able to deliver effectively to a deadline.

Required:

Strong JavaScript with commercial AJAX experience (preferably jQuery)

Strong cross browser CSS experience

Desirables:

C# (ASP.NET MVC experience would be highly advantageous)

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