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Senior Full Stack Developer

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Carlsbad, CA
125K-150K Annually
Senior level
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Carlsbad, CA
125K-150K Annually
Senior level
Design, build, and maintain internal web applications for performance capture; define technical roadmaps; collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams; mentor engineers; contribute to websites, APIs, and databases; ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance.
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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 on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer to join our Performance Capture Tracking team. You will be responsible for our performance capture and production web applications used by our teams worldwide.  

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA. 

WHAT WE DO
  • We develop and maintain internal web applications to improve and standardize production workflows.
  • We help diagnose and troubleshoot unexpected issues that arise in our web applications and relevant tools that integrate with our applications.
  • We monitor and optimize web applications and databases to iterate on performance.
  • We collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to enhance application functionality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Define objectives and key results and translate them into clear technical roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with Production to plan features and schedule initiatives.
  • Work closely with teams across Performance Capture, Animation, R&D and Tech Art to align systems architecture.
  • Provide technical mentorship and help the team address complex development challenges.
  • Contribute directly to codebases across Websites, APIs, and Databases.
  • Ensure systems are reliable, maintainable, and meet performance benchmarks.
REQUIREMENTS
  • 7+ years of professional web development experience.
  • Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and SQL for building scalable systems.
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React.
  • Established mentoring skills with track record of building and leveling up strong team members.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable writing and consuming REST APIs.
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices.
  • Experience using version control systems such as GitHub.
PLUSES

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

  • Experience with Python, Next.js, or Kafka.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like TeamCity or Jenkins.
  • Experience writing unit tests and improving legacy code.
  • Experience using Postman, Bruno, or similar API testing tools.
  • Familiarity with MongoDB or the Elastic Stack.
  • Experience or knowledge of Motion Capture/Film Production.
  • Passion for Rockstar Games and our titles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume 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 notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

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.

The pay range for this position in San Diego at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.  


Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.


*San Diego Base Pay Range
$125,000$150,000 USD

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