Rockstar Games
Entertainment
SoftwareEngineer(C#/.NET)
“Software Engineer (C#/. NET) at Rockstar Games. Skills: C#, .NET, Scalable distributed systems, API design, Database development. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
Create connected experiences that are found across our game franchises; Improve existing features
Industry & Context.
Solving complex problems at scale
Full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience developing scalable distributed systems, Expert in C# and/or C++, CS fundamentals, including excellent understanding of OO design patterns and concepts, Experience with API design and development, Knowledge of web service scalability, performance, and security practices, Database development experience (MSSQL), Experience with source control, preferably Perforce
Nice to Have
Experience building online gaming systems, commerce systems, social networking systems, search systems, One or more titles shipped on console or preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles, Familiarity with networking systems and their components including DNS, NAT, firewalls, security methods, peer-to-peer and client server models, Experience with online game service APIs, particularly Xbox Live, Sony NP, and Games for Windows Live, Knowledge of Agile software development processes
What You'll Do.
highly scalable server-side features using Windows Server
Develop web services supporting game console clients
and external server clients
Develop highly reliable distributed server systems
Web performance optimization
Architect new solutions to support the development of Online Services features
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios
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