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Associate Game Developer Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Associate DevOps Engineer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$57.75 - $79/hr

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. Become part of a team working ... Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate DevOps/Systems Engineer who has a strong understanding ...

Game Production Lead, Local Media

Secaucus, NJ ยท On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Supervise producers, directors,talent,associate directors, replay operators, production ... Collaborate with Production Technology and Broadcast Engineering & Operations to ensure production ...

... gaming, technology, finance, consulting, and consumer products, Onyx is building the future by ... You'll work closely with our Customer Success, Product, and Engineering teams to build and maintain ...

... engineering, operations, and go-to-market teams. The Role We're looking for a Customer Success ... A sports enthusiast who follows games, understands storylines, and thrives on the energy of live ...

Demand Generation Associate

New York, NY ยท On-site

$101K - $112K/yr

Founded by payments, fintech and gaming veterans, Neon focuses on product and partnership ... We're replacing old-school, black-box relics with clear, modern, and developer-centric ...

... live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games ... The Associate Producer will be tasked with a variety of production responsibilities to support our ...

... live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games ... The Associate Producer will be tasked with a variety of production responsibilities to support our ...

... gaming, technology, finance, consulting, and consumer products, Onyx is building the future by ... engineering, operations, and go-to-market teams. The Role: We're hiring an Operations Analyst to ...

... quality golf instruction and programming while driving revenue through lessons, leagues ... Passion for growing the game of golf and delivering exceptional customer experiences * Comfortable ...

... quality golf instruction and programming while driving revenue through lessons, leagues ... Passion for growing the game of golf and delivering exceptional customer experiences * Comfortable ...

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Associate Game Developer information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Game Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Game Developer, you need a solid understanding of programming fundamentals (such as C++ or C#), basic knowledge of game design principles, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry-standard game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, as well as version control systems such as Git, is typically required. Problem-solving, creativity, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills that help you adapt to evolving project requirements. These skills ensure you can contribute efficiently to game development projects and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

What does an Associate Game Developer do?

An Associate Game Developer is an entry-level role in the video game industry, responsible for assisting with the design, development, and testing of video games. Their tasks often include coding game features, fixing bugs, collaborating with artists and designers, and learning industry-standard tools and programming languages. They work under the supervision of senior developers and gain hands-on experience in game development processes. This role serves as a stepping stone to more advanced positions in game development.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Game Developers when working on large-scale projects?

Associate Game Developers often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing project requirements and learning to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including artists, designers, and senior engineers. Balancing multiple tasks, debugging code, and understanding legacy systems can be demanding, especially when deadlines are tight. It's important to communicate openly with team members and seek feedback to ensure that your work aligns with project goals and technical standards.
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Associate DevOps Engineer

Associate DevOps Engineer

Rockstar Games

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

$57.75 - $79/hr

Other

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.ย 

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 is on the lookout for a passionate DevOps/Systems Engineer who has a strong understanding of Windows systems and an inclination to automate repetitive tasks and develop tooling.

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

WHAT WE DO

  • The Rockstar Games Online Services Team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar's online titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences.
  • We work closely with developers, DBAs, Build Engineers, and Security teams to provide operational support for critical services that enable connected experiences found across our game franchises.
  • We build world-class infrastructure for our high traffic, high visibility web sites and services.
  • We constantly review our processes, automate wherever possible, and develop our own toolchains.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Automate workflows and contribute to our codebase in Powershell, C#, Python, and Go.
  • Build using Github, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and configuration management (DSC/Chef).
  • Build and maintain Windows servers in a highly available, public facing environment.
  • Maintain and support .NET/ASP.NET web sites and services.
  • Build and support SQL Server failover clusters.
  • Manage VMware clusters, storage systems, and monitoring systems.
  • Perform root cause analysis through multiple infrastructure layers.ย ย 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or other related field.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals and ability to write clear code.
  • Good understanding of operating systems, TCP/IP networking, and HTTP.
  • Genuine curiosity and an impulse to understand how things work.
  • Observant and detail oriented.
  • Capable of working independently while also collaborating as part of a larger team.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

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 notify your recruiter during the interview process.

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.

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