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Rockstar Hiring For New Tech

Grand Theft Auto V developer Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland is hiring for, "core engine development."

"This is an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge architectures and high performance systems for current and next-gen platforms," reads the listing for the core engine programmer position.

The studio is also hiring a character animator and physics programmer (neither of which mention next-gen development), as well as other positions.

Furthermore, Rockstar San Diego is also looking for a network programmer for the, "synchronization of the wide range of gameplay mechanics found in a Rockstar open world game." Whether this refers to Grand Theft Auto V or another title, is unknown.

[via CVG]

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  • Aren't they looking for an unconditional fan to sit around their offices and test the genius they create? No? Damn.
  • Good to get a head start on next gen.  And whatever Rockstar does is usually gold anyway.

  • Here's hoping they use that technology for Bully 2. I seriously hope Bully 2 doesn't become the next HL3.
  • Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm........ perhaps they are getting more tech programmers to program a Wii U version...... *fingers crossed*
  • Sucks that they don't have any offices near IL :/ I'd run and apply to some of these before I could put my pants on.
  • Could be tweaking it for a handheld version? Highly doubtful though, both because North don't make the portable games and because the Vita isn't work the effort.

    A man can dream of a Euphoria-based GTA game on the Vita though, a man can dream...
  • Physics programmer, wish I lived overseas now so I can apply for that one :/ But anyway, it's a good sign to see that they're hiring.
  • Oh good lord! Rockstar is developing for next gen?!?! What is this madness!?!? I would be surprised if this meant that GTAV was being developed for next gen, and I don't actually think it's that big of a deal that Rockstar has plans for next gen games that are in the engine development stage.
  • Sounds to me like they are starting work on the next generation of consoles. Hope that means development on The Xbox, Playstation Omni, AND Wii U.
  • ah~ I wish I live in Edinburgh.

  • I can't imagine what a new engine would look like.

  • so its pretty much a guarantee microsoft and sony are going to have to show something this e3.
  • No wonder, what with the sheer mind-boggling size of GTA V. If they're only working on this core gameplay engine now, will this delay GTA V any?. . . the release date is by spring after all.

  • Cool, cool.

  • Expanding the team eh? Sweet. If I were more qualified for that area I'd apply, but I'm not, therefore...I will not.

  • Woohoo! GTAV on PC and Wii U!