Software Engineer (C #/.NET)

About this role

• Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Software Engineer who considers software development to be a craft, and possess a passion for solving complex problems at scale
• This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan
• The Rockstar Games Online Services team creates connected experiences that are found across our game franchises
• We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, leaderboards, player inventory, player stats, bounties and more
• We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of the Online Services features
• Develop high volume, highly scalable server-side features using Windows Server, SQL server, IIS, .NET, and C#
• Develop web services supporting game console clients, browser clients, and external server clients
• Develop highly reliable distributed server systems
• Web performance optimization
• Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios- Experience with source control, preferably Perforce
• Expert in C# and/or C++
• Experience with API design and development
• Database development experience (MSSQL)
• 4+ years of experience developing scalable distributed systems
• Strong CS fundamentals, including excellent understanding of OO design patterns and concepts
• Knowledge of web service scalability, performance, and security practices
• Familiarity with networking systems and their components including DNS, NAT, firewalls, security methods, peer-to-peer and client server models
• Knowledge of Agile software development processes
• Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live
• One or more titles shipped on console or PC; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles
• Experience building online gaming systems, commerce systems, social networking systems, search systems