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 looking for a passionate Principal Data Engineer, Data Architecture to provide cross-team oversight and alignment as we continue to scale our data platform.
The ideal candidate will be skilled in bridging between data engineering and other partner teams, guiding the design and implementation of data pipelines and streaming systems while reinforcing best practices and engineering standards. The Principal Data Engineer, Data Architecture will partner closely with platform, data science, and other services teams to strengthen our engineering culture and ensure our data solutions are consistent, reliable and future-ready.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstars newly renovated game development studio in Andover, MA.
WHAT WE DO
The Rockstar Data Engineering team provides insights and actionable results to a wide variety of teams across the organization in support of their decision making.
We work with petabyte-scale data in Azure and Databricks, building both real-time and batch pipelines that power analytics, machine learning, and player experience improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
10+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years in an architect or principal-level role in data adjacent domain.
Ability to balance practical delivery with long-term architectural vision.
Excellent communication and influence skills, able to provide constructive feedback and drive alignment across teams without direct authority.
Strong software engineering background in data platforms or data platform adjacent applications.
Experience mentoring and guiding engineers, with a focus on code quality, testing, and best practices.
Proven track record designing real-time and batch data pipelines at enterprise scale.
Strong understanding of distributed data systems, data modeling, and data governance.
PLUS
Experience with Databricks and Azure.
Strong understanding of Data Governance, Data Privacy, and role-based access control.
Experience working in the video game industry.
Avid gamer with a passion for Rockstar Games titles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW 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 Rockstars reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.
If youve 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.