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Our team is an incredibly hard working group, balanced with plenty of Xbox, board games and beer. We epitomize work hard, play hard. We're looking for a MEAN Stack developer who will take a key role ...

Our team is an incredibly hard working group, balanced with plenty of Xbox, board games and beer. We epitomize work hard, play hard. We're looking for a MEAN Stack developer who will take a key role ...

WI · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Experience shipped at least one game title * 13+ years of experience in software engineering ... Experience with working with networking services like PSN, Xbox Live, or Steam Company Information ...

Description We are expanding MOCEAN Gaming and looking for a visionary Director / Head of Game ... PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch), PC debug menus, and custom developer tools. * Natural Leader ...

Lead UI Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $198K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... Xbox platforms. * Practical understanding of the Unreal material pipeline as applied to building ...

Lead UI Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$133K - $198K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... Xbox platforms. * Practical understanding of the Unreal material pipeline as applied to building ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for xbox game developer in the United States is $108,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

Carlsbad, CA

Rockstar Games
PC Games • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

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 is on the lookout for a passionate Software Engineer who considers software development to be a craft, and possess a passion for solving complex problems at scale.  

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA.

WHAT WE DO
  • The Rockstar Games Online Services team creates connected experiences that are found across our game franchises. 
  • We create online services for our games, including matchmaking, cloud saves, leaderboards, player inventory, player stats, bounties and more. 
  • We improve existing features as well as architect new solutions to support the development of the Online Services features. 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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. 
  • Develop highly reliable distributed server systems. 
  • Web performance optimization. 
  • Collaboration with other Rockstar technology teams across our worldwide studios. 
REQUIREMENTS
  • 4+ years of experience developing scalable distributed systems. 
  • Expert in C# and/or C++. 
  • Strong 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.  
PLUSES

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

  • Experience building online gaming systems, commerce systems, social networking systems, search systems. 
  • One or more titles shipped on console or PC; 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. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHOW 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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