Software Engineer (GO), FiveM (Mid/Senior)

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 seeking a talented and experienced 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 and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of London. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• A degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience working as a software engineer. 

• Strong proficiency in 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. 

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.

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.

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