Cookies — it's your choice

At Bright Network we use cookies and similar technologies to help deliver you the best possible experience. Some are necessary to help our website work properly and can't be switched off, and some are optional but support Bright Network in building and running the service that we provide to you.

You can find out more in our privacy policy at any time by going to the link in our footer.

    1. Home
    2. Graduate Jobs
    3. Marketing, Media & PR
    4. Graphics Programmer
    Lock Applications for this job are now closed
    Closing soon

    At Rockstar Games, we create the games we would want to play ourselves.

    A career at Rockstar is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding, large-scale projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a friendly, inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

    Rockstar Dundee is on the lookout for talented Graphics Programmers across all levels of experience, who possess a passion for breathing life, realism, and fun into games. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar’s newest development studio in Dundee, Scotland.

    What We Do

    • The Rockstar Games Graphics Programming Team develop cutting-edge graphics and visual effect systems, working together with other departments to create optimal, attractive solutions for our games.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop new and enhance existing graphics technologies (rendering, lighting, shadows, shaders, culling, scene management and others) to help achieve state-of-the-art visuals.
    • Work closely with the rest of the programming team to assist in integrating graphics technologies, identify extensions to that technology, and help create those improvements.
    • Occasional mentoring of more junior members of the team.

    Qualifications

    • A degree in Computer Science / related discipline or equivalent experience.

    Skills

    • Experience with C/C++ programming.
    • Experience with HLSL, Cg or other vendor specific shader programming language.
    • Ability to work with artists, designers and other content creators to make sure they can get the most out of the technology.

    Pluses

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

    • Experience with 3D graphics APIs (Direct3D 11+, OpenGL, Vulkan and/or vendor specific).
    • At least one shipped title; preferably on the Xbox and/or Playstation consoles.
    • Experience with multithreaded programming.
    • Experience optimizing both performance factors and memory footprints using hardware and software profilers (PIX, GCM Replay, Tuner, Vtune, etc.).
    • Passionate about playing and making games.

    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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

    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, or race.