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# Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

- **Company:** Rockstar Games
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $101,100.0 - $134,300.0
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Database Development, Network Address Translation, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Object-Oriented Software Development, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Perforce, Web Performance Optimization, Web Services, Computer Gaming, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Api Design, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27880059/Software-Engineer-C-Net-Any-New-York-1214

## About the Role

* 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., * 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.

## Description

* 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.


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