Graphics Programmer
Rockstar Games2 months ago
Sydney, AustraliaSenior
Responsibilities
- Build, optimize, and modify game rendering systems and related tools using C++ and modern graphics APIs.
- Work in large codebases to identify and implement improvements to graphics and related game systems.
- Create tools that improve rendering performance, iteration times, and team productivity.
- Produce stable, reliable, performant, and well-documented code and debug, analyze, and optimize code created by colleagues.
- Collaborate with Art and Design to create streamlined and flexible graphics systems.
- Guide and support less experienced team members.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional video game industry experience coding rendering systems in C++.
- Experience with at least one modern graphics API, such as Vulkan, Metal, or D3D12.
- Previous experience in a graphics-focused role working specifically on rendering systems and features.
- Experience identifying bottlenecks and optimizing rendering systems and multithreaded CPU and GPU performance.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of 3D rendering techniques and solid 3D mathematics skills.
- High proficiency in C++ and STL.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly, document work, and demonstrate shipped products.
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- In-office work at Rockstar’s game development studio in Sydney, Australia.
- Applications are open from 1 July 2026 through the 28 July 2026 closing date.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
About Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games develops and publishes console and PC video games for a global consumer audience, including the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series, and operates ongoing online services like GTA Online. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York City, it is a label of Take-Two Interactive and ships premium titles across multiple platforms through retail and digital storefronts.