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Rockstar Games is seeking Senior Build & Release Engineer

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Rockstar Games is seeking Senior Build & Release Engineer

Rockstar Games is seeking a highly skilled and automation-driven Senior Build & Release Engineer to join our Online Services Team in Andover, Massachusetts. As a global leader in the creation of world-class entertainment experiences, Rockstar Games relies on a seamless, robust infrastructure to deliver high-quality client-facing software and services to millions of players worldwide. In this role, you will be part of a passionate development group focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers our online titles. You will design, implement, and optimize the CI/CD pipelines that make fast, safe, and repeatable software delivery possible across all environments. If you are an engineer who thrives in a highly motivated, inclusive environment and has a passion for building the “engine” that drives software deployment, we want to hear from you. Executive Role Summary: Senior Build & Release Engineer Category Details Primary Keyword Senior Build & Release Engineer Company Name Rockstar Games Department Online Services Job Type Full-Time, Permanent Work Model In-Office Location Andover, Massachusetts, United States Experience Req. 5+ Years Compensation and Benefits Profile Rockstar Games offers a competitive total compensation package that recognizes the technical complexity and critical nature of build engineering in the AAA gaming sector. Annual Compensation Table (USD) Position Level Base Pay Range (Annual) Total Rewards Components Senior Build & Release Engineer $131,400 – $151,800 Annual Bonus, Equity Awards > Note on Compensation: The base pay offered is based on market location and individualized factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees at Rockstar Games are “at-will,” and the company provides a full range of medical, financial, and wellness benefits. Participation details are provided at the time of an employment offer. Detailed Job Description The Mission of the Online Services Team The Online Services Team at Rockstar Games is a dedicated development group responsible for the technology platform that facilitates our world-class player experiences. As a Senior Build & Release Engineer, you are the architect of the delivery pipeline. Your work ensures that code written by our global development teams is integrated, tested, and deployed to production environments with absolute reliability. Core Responsibilities Demographics & Diversity Statistics Rockstar Games is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity, and respect. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to more innovative and successful projects. In alignment with our commitment to transparency and a diverse workforce, we track demographic trends within the U.S. technology and gaming sectors. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and recent industry-wide diversity reports for 2025-2026, the following represents the demographic composition of Software and Build Engineering roles in the United States: U.S. Engineering Workforce Composition Racial/Ethnic Group Estimated Representation (%) White 61.2% Asian 24.8% Hispanic or Latino 7.9% Black or African American 4.1% Other / Two or more races 2.0% > Note on Diversity: While the technology sector continues to work toward more equitable representation, Rockstar Games encourages applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, or any other protected category. Candidate Requirements The Professional Foundation To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a deep understanding of configuration management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Technical Knowledge Desirable “Pluses” While not required, the following skills will significantly enhance your application: Working at Rockstar Andover Rockstar Andover is a key hub for our Online Services group. Working in our Andover studio means joining a community of highly motivated professionals who are dedicated to the “craft” of game development. About Rockstar Games For over two decades, Rockstar Games has defined the “gold standard” for open-world gaming. From the detailed streets of Los Santos to the vast frontiers of the American West, our games are more than just entertainment—they are living, breathing worlds. Our Online Services team ensures that these worlds remain accessible, secure, and performant for our global player base. Rockstar Games is seeking Senior Build & Release Engineer Apply now See open roles Explore More Intern Jobs

Senior Rendering Engineer | Stellar Entertainment, UK

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Senior Rendering Engineer Stellar Entertainment, UK

At Stellar Entertainment, we don’t just build games; we craft visceral experiences that resonate with players on every sensory level. With a dual-studio presence in the “Hollywood of Gaming”—Guildford, UK—and the historic tech hub of Utrecht, Netherlands, we sit at the heart of the world’s most vibrant development communities. Our philosophy is rooted in the “Golden Triangle” of game design: balancing how a game plays, how it looks, and how it feels. We believe that visual fidelity is not just a technical metric, but a storytelling tool. We are currently scaling up for our most ambitious project to date—a high-fidelity, unannounced AAA title that aims to push current-gen hardware to its absolute limit. To achieve this, we need a Principal Rendering Engineer who isn’t just a coder, but an architect of light and shadow. This is a rare chance to define the aesthetic DNA of a new franchise from its inception. Job Overview: Rendering Engineer Category Details Company Name Stellar Entertainment Position Title Principal Rendering Engineer Location Guildford, UK (Hybrid) / Remote (UK-based) Employment Type Full-Time, Permanent Salary Range £95,000 – £130,000+ (Negotiable based on senior expertise) Department Engineering Core Technology C++, Unreal Engine, HLSL/GLSL Project Stage Brand New Unannounced AAA IP The Role: Principal Rendering Engineer As the Principal Rendering Engineer, you are the technical visionary behind our visual output. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will lead the architectural design, implementation, and optimization of the rendering technology that will define our next decade of gaming. You will be the bridge between the Artistic and Engineering departments, ensuring that our Art Director’s most ambitious dreams are technically viable, stable, and performant. You aren’t just maintaining a pipeline; you are researching the future of real-time graphics and providing the technical mentorship that elevates the entire engineering team. As a Principal Rendering Engineer at Stellar Entertainment, you will sit at the vital intersection of high-level artistry and technical performance. Working within our world-class Engineering department, you will collaborate with artists and technical leads to design, implement, and optimize the rendering features that define our visual identity. From crafting advanced shaders to refining lighting systems in Unreal Engine 5, your expertise ensures our unannounced AAA project remains both stunning and performant. You are not just writing code; you are building the visual foundation that inspires and amazes our players. Key Responsibilities & Leadership 1. Architectural Vision & Research 2. Technical Execution & Optimization 3. Mentorship & Collaboration What We Are Looking For Core Requirements The “Bonus” Points Comprehensive Benefits & Culture Stellar Entertainment is committed to being an industry-leading employer. We provide a package that respects your expertise and supports your lifestyle. Work-Life Harmony Health & Well-being Professional Growth & Social Location: The Heart of Gaming Whether you join us in our Guildford office or work remotely from within the UK, you will be part of a prestigious community. Guildford is often referred to as the “Hollywood of Games,” and for good reason. It is a hub of creativity where industry legends rub shoulders with the next generation of talent. At Stellar, you get the best of both worlds: the agility of a focused studio and the resources of an international AAA powerhouse. Senior Rendering Engineer | Stellar Entertainment Apply now See open roles

Rendering Engineer (Mid) Stellar Entertainment, Utrecht

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Rendering Engineer Stellar Entertainment, Utrecht

As a Rendering Engineer at Stellar Entertainment, you will sit at the vital intersection of high-level artistry and technical performance. Working in Unreal Engine 5, you’ll develop and optimize the graphics features and shaders that power our unannounced AAA project, ensuring the game looks stunning while maintaining peak performance. Stellar Entertainment is a premier video game development studio with high-performance offices in the “Hollywood of Gaming”—Guildford, UK—and the historic tech hub of Utrecht, Netherlands. We sit at the heart of thriving communities of developers and publishers, but our focus remains singularly on quality, excellence, and the players who interact with our worlds. We believe that a truly Great Game is a delicate equilibrium. It isn’t just about the mechanics or the frame rate; it is about the symphony of every element—what the player sees, how they play, and, ultimately, how the experience makes them feel. As we embark on a brand-new, unannounced AAA project, we are looking to redefine visual benchmarks. There has never been a more exciting time to join a team that is actively pushing the boundaries of real-time rendering to create immersive, world-class experiences. Job Overview: Rendering Engineer Category Details Company Name Stellar Entertainment Position Title Rendering Engineer Locations Guildford, UK OR Utrecht, NL Employment Type Full-Time, Permanent Salary Range £60,000 – £85,000 / €62,000 – €88,000 (Based on seniority) Work Model Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Remote) Primary Technology Unreal Engine 5 (C++, HLSL) Project Type Unannounced AAA Major IP The Role: Rendering Engineer As a Rendering Engineer at Stellar Entertainment, you will sit at the vital intersection of high-level artistry and technical performance. Working within our world-class Engineering department, you will collaborate with artists and technical leads to design, implement, and optimize the rendering features that define our visual identity. From crafting advanced shaders to refining lighting systems in Unreal Engine 5, your expertise ensures our unannounced AAA project remains both stunning and performant. You are not just writing code; you are building the visual foundation that inspires and amazes our players, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on modern hardware. This is a collaborative role where your mathematical rigor and programming skills directly translate into the breathtaking visuals seen by millions. Key Responsibilities & Core Objectives 1. Feature Development & Implementation 2. Optimization & Technical Health 3. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Candidate Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Desirable “Bonus” Points Location-Specific Benefits At Stellar, we value the well-being and professional growth of our team members. Our benefits packages are designed to be competitive and locally relevant. For Our UK (Guildford) Colleagues: For Our NL (Utrecht) Colleagues: Why Join Stellar Entertainment? In the modern gaming landscape, “AAA” is often used loosely. At Stellar, it is a promise of quality. As a Rendering Engineer here, you aren’t just a cog in a machine; you are an architect of atmosphere. You will have access to cutting-edge hardware and a team of industry veterans who are all pulling in the same direction: towards excellence. If you have a passion for the physics of light, the logic of math, and the art of the pixel, we want to hear from you. Rendering Engineer Stellar Entertainment, Utrecht Apply now See open roles

Senior Rendering Engineer | Stellar Entertainment

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Senior Rendering Engineer Stellar Entertainment

Job Overview:Rendering Engineer Category Details Company Name Stellar Entertainment Position Title Principal Rendering Engineer Location Guildford, UK (Hybrid) / Remote (UK-based) Employment Type Full-Time, Permanent Salary Range £95,000 – £125,000+ (Negotiable based on expertise) Department Engineering Core Technology C++, Unreal Engine, HLSL/GLSL Project Stage Unannounced AAA IP The Studio: A Vision of Excellence At Stellar Entertainment, we don’t just build games; we craft experiences that resonate on a visceral level. With a dual-studio presence in Guildford, UK, and Utrecht, Netherlands, we sit at the heart of the world’s most vibrant game development hubs. Our philosophy is rooted in the “Golden Triangle” of game design: balancing how a game plays, how it looks, and how it feels. Stellar Entertainment is currently scaling up for our most ambitious project to date—a high-fidelity, unannounced AAA title that aims to push current-gen hardware to its absolute limit. To achieve this, we need a Principal Rendering Engineer who isn’t just a coder, but a pioneer of visual technology. This is a chance to define the aesthetic DNA of a new franchise from the ground up. The Role: Principal Rendering Engineer As a Principal Rendering Engineer, you are the technical architect of our visual output. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will lead the charge in designing, implementing, and optimizing the rendering technology that will define our next decade of gaming. You will be the bridge between the Artistic and Engineering departments, ensuring that our Art Director’s most ambitious dreams are technically viable and performant. You aren’t just maintaining a pipeline; you are researching the future of real-time graphics and providing the technical mentorship that elevates the entire engineering team. Key Responsibilities & Leadership as Rendering Engineer 1. Architectural Vision & Research 2. Technical Execution & Optimization 3. Mentorship & Collaboration What We Are Looking For Core Requirements as Rendering Engineer The “Bonus” Points Comprehensive Benefits & Culture Stellar Entertainment is committed to being an industry-leading employer. We provide a package that respects your expertise and supports your lifestyle. Work-Life Harmony Health & Well-being Professional Growth & Social Location: The Heart of Gaming Whether you join us in our Guildford office or work remotely from within the UK, you will be part of a community. Guildford is often called the “Hollywood of Games,” and for good reason. It is a hub of creativity where industry legends rub shoulders with the next generation of talent. At Stellar, you get the best of both worlds: the agility of a focused studio and the resources of an international AAA powerhouse. Senior Rendering Engineer | Stellar Entertainment Apply now See open roles

Rendering Engineer | Stellar Entertainment

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Rendering Engineer Stellar Entertainment

The Studio Vision: Crafting the Future of AAA As a Rendering Engineer at Stellar Entertainment, you’ll bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical execution. Working in Unreal Engine 5, you will develop and optimize the rendering features and shaders that power our unannounced AAA project. Stellar Entertainment is not just a game developer; we are architects of digital emotion. With dual headquarters in the “Hollywood of Gaming”—Guildford, UK—and the historic tech-centric city of Utrecht, Netherlands, we operate at the bleeding edge of the industry. We believe that a truly immersive AAA experience is born from the perfect equilibrium between gameplay mechanics and visual fidelity. We are currently entering the most exciting phase in our studio’s history as we begin development on a major unannounced project. This project is designed to push the technical boundaries of current-generation hardware, and we are looking for a Rendering Engineer who possesses the technical curiosity and mathematical rigor to help us redefine what “real-time” can achieve. Position Executive Summary: Rendering Engineer Category Details Company Name Stellar Entertainment Position Title Rendering Engineer Locations Guildford, UK OR Utrecht, Netherlands Work Model Hybrid (3 Days On-Site) Employment Type Full-Time, Permanent Salary Range £60,000 – £85,000 / €65,000 – €90,000 (Based on experience) Department Engineering Tech Stack C++, Unreal Engine, HLSL/PSSL/MSL, Shader Programming The Role: Rendering Engineer As a Rendering Engineer at Stellar Entertainment, you will be the bridge between high-level artistic ambition and the silicon of the GPU. You will sit within our elite Engineering team, working hand-in-hand with Art Directors, Technical Artists, and Graphics Programmers to build, maintain, and optimize the rendering pipelines that power our worlds. This is a role for a problem-solver who finds beauty in a well-optimized shader and excitement in the challenge of maintaining 60 FPS while delivering cinematic-grade visuals. You will contribute to the core technology that allows our artists to “inspire and amaze” our players, ensuring that every pixel on screen serves the narrative and the gameplay experience. Core Responsibilities & Technical Objectives 1. Rendering Feature Development 2. Optimization & Performance 3. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Candidate Requirements for Rendering Engineer Essential Skills & Experience Preferred “Bonus” Qualifications Global Benefits & Perks Stellar Entertainment pride ourselves on offering a supportive, high-performance environment. Our benefits are tailored to the specific needs of our two primary locations: For Our UK (Guildford) Colleagues: For Our NL (Utrecht) Colleagues: Technical Deep-Dive: Why This Role Matters In the current landscape of AAA development, the Rendering Engineer is more than a “coder”—you are a visual translator. At Stellar Entertainment, we are moving away from standard “out of the box” solutions and looking to tailor the engine to the specific needs of our unannounced IP. You will have the opportunity to work with Nanite and Lumen in ways that haven’t been seen yet, contributing to a project that values “how the game makes you feel” as much as how it plays. If you are passionate about the intersection of light, math, and high-performance engineering, Stellar Entertainment is your next home. Rendering Engineer | Stellar Entertainment Apply now See open roles