Senior Frontend Engineer (UI)

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 Frontend Engineer with a focus on the “front of the frontend” to join our online development team. This role will involve a solid understanding of how modern, accessible and responsive frontends are built and rendered using best practices. Responsibilities will include implementing animations, optimizations and automated testing involving close collaboration with designers and engineers.

With the approach of Grand Theft Auto VI, and other long-term Rockstar plans, the successful candidate will be working on bleeding edge technology with an internationally established team, while having great attention to detail, being a strong team player and have excellent communication skills.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about games, eager for new challenges, and ready to continue our legacy of creating the greatest games in the world.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

• We create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises.

• We architect and maintain high-impact features to support the development of the Rockstar community and websites.

• We create innovative in-game experiences, including user-generated content.

• We build services and tools that support our consumer-facing experiences and our internal business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of accessible front-end components and applications utilizing React.

• Interpreting and translating reference designs and specs into scalable and polished interactive web content for large audiences.

• Develop comprehensive test suites.

• Web performance optimization.

• Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in computer science or 5+ years of experience in professional web development.

• 5 years of experience using React.

SKILLS

• Expert in accessible web development with experience in React and CSS.

• Great communication skills as a core member of an internationally based team.

• Experience with automated testing.

• Experience with shared code and source control, preferably Git.

• Experience authoring for mobile devices.

• Knowledge of Agile software development processes.

• Application of software development best practices.

• Passion for web technologies and a desire to remain up to date with the latest technologies.

PLUSES

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

• Experience working on high-traffic, responsive websites and applications.

• Experience employing modern web technologies like WebGL and Canvas.

• Knowledge of modern media optimization and compression techniques, particularly delivering quality video content to mobile devices.

• Knowledge of Rockstar’s game titles and passion for playing video games.

HOW 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 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.

HOW 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 contact the Human Resources Department.

** For those based in Toronto, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants and employees as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar, and consistent with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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 New York State (inclusive of New York City) 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.