At a Glance
- Tasks: Join Rockstar Games to enhance security and protect players from cheaters and hackers.
- Company: Rockstar Games, a leader in world-class entertainment experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a state-of-the-art studio in Edinburgh with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on gaming security while collaborating with top industry talent.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in software/security development with strong C++ skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
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 Games is looking for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer (C++) to join our development team.
Our Core Security team is looking for a security focused engineer to help drive our various software security initiatives.
The successful candidate will be committed to keeping our games and services fun for our players through defense against cheaters, hackers, exploiters, and all troublemakers.
This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Core Security team is responsible for protecting our players, employees, and business.
We develop anti-cheat to preserve the integrity of our online experience.
We work closely with many cross-functional teams to enhance the security of our games.
Debug exceptions to resolve issues related to obfuscation transformations and anti-tamper mechanisms.
Performance profile protected and unprotected code to meet expected performance requirements.
Follow software SDLC to integrate into the game team’s operations.
Test cross-platform software solutions to ensure quality.
7+ years of experience working in a software/security development team using C++.
~ Experience with security and/or game development.
~ Excellent problem-solving skills with an emphasis on debugging C++ code.
~ Analytical skills geared towards the measurement of system performance and memory use, plus the communication skills needed to generate solutions.
~ Strong understanding of game protection technologies.
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 notify your recruiter during the interview process.
We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
Senior C++ Software Engineer (fluent German) in Edinburgh employer: Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of Leeds. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and innovation, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to groundbreaking projects in the gaming industry.
