Vehicle AI/Gameplay Programmer

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 on the lookout for an experienced or senior Vehicle Gameplay/AI Programmer who is passionate about developing believable vehicle mechanics and open world gameplay systems. The ideal profile will be apt at collaborating with other disciplines and unafraid to take ownership over specific systems and features.

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

• We create believable worlds that players can get fully immersed in.
• We develop systems such as navigation, population and AI behaviours.
• We work as a global AI/Gameplay team across multiple studios as well as working closely with designers.
• We follow an iterative process where we tune and polish features.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain and extend current vehicle behaviour and population systems.
• Prototype, design and implement new systems collaboratively with Physics, Network, Design and Engine teams to create realistic and fun vehicle mechanics.
• Tackle macro and/or micro level tasks, from improving polish on specific systems to working on higher level systems that will affect the feel of the wider game world.
• Focus on optimisation and performance all the while striving for more realism, believability and accuracy implementing systems with finite resources.
• Work together with other disciplines to deliver features on schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in computer science, mathematics, or equivalent.

SKILLS

• Demonstrable C/C++ programming skills.
• Good math skills, knowledge of vectors, matrices and linear algebra.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Good team communication skills.
• Passion for playing and creating cutting edge video game experiences.

PLUSES

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

• Experience developing vehicle mechanics, simulations or behaviours.
• Experience or understanding of problems relating to managing large open world simulations.
• In-depth familiarity of Rockstar products is a massive plus.

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 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.