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Systems Programmer

Job Category Programmers
Job Description Rockstar North, one of the world's leading video game developers, is a community of creatives from a variety of backgrounds. We are based out of modern, spacious, purpose-built studios in the heart of Edinburgh. We develop original game titles and are proud to be the developer of the phenomenally successful Grand Theft Auto series. Rockstar North has been part of the Rockstar family since 1999. We offer successful candidates a highly competitive salary, great working environment, and extensive benefits package.

We are currently seeking a highly talented Systems Programmer.

The role will involve working on both Xbox 360 and PS3, ensuring our games run at their best on both platforms.

Required:
- Extensive low level programming and optimisation experience preferably on two or more different platforms
- Experience of multi-threaded programming
- Strong math skills
- Knowledge of at least one current gen platform
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines
- Ability to work within an established code framework

Desired:
- PS3 programming, with experience of SPU job writing, or other SIMD/assembly level programming experience
- High level graphics programming experience

Applications should only be made online to www.rockstargames.com/jobs
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, UK & Europe
Salary Highly competitive
Date posted 17/10/2008
Rockstar North

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