Lead Developer Advocate, Creator Platform

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 seeking a talented Lead Developer Advocate to support our Creator Platform team, which includes the FiveM and RedM multiplayer modification platforms. In this role, you will focus on improving the developer experience for our creators, including translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible guides, tutorials, and API references to empower our worldwide community of creators and server owners to get the most out of our Creator Platforms. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

The Rockstar Games Creator Platform Team deliver a technology platform that enables players to experience community created content on fully customized dedicated servers where creators can develop their own game modes and other modifications in a variety of scripting languages. We provide a curated digital storefront, the Cfx Marketplace, where talented GTAV and RDR2 creators can share and sell custom scripts, assets, and more. We produce developer documentation, tutorials, and learning resources that help our creator community understand our platform capabilities, APIs, and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evangelize the use of our Creator Platform tools and technology to ensure new and existing creators have a clear path to success on FiveM and RedM. Advocate for the ongoing improvement of our developer experience through prioritized feedback from the creator community and our Developer Relations. Support the development of developer-oriented programs to grow the next generation of creators on our Platforms. Drive the maturity of our Developer Experience, including clear and comprehensive developer documentation, getting-started guides, tutorials, how-to articles, and API references for the FiveM and RedM platforms. Create step-by-step guides and templates that teach developers and creators how to build scripts, game modes, maps, props, and other content. Collaborate closely with Creator Platform engineering teams to understand new features, platform changes, and technical details, and translate them into creator-facing changelogs, release notes, and migration guides for Platform updates. Review and improve existing developer documentation for clarity, accuracy, and completeness, keeping it up to date as our Creator Platforms evolve.

REQUIREMENTS

6+ years of experience in technical writing, developer documentation, or a related role, ideally in the gaming or software development industry. Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, concise, and well-structured written content. Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Lua, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or similar). Experience working with documentation tooling and platforms (e.g., Markdown, static site generators, wikis, or docs-as-code workflows). Strong technical comprehension, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, APIs, and developer tools. Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience producing tutorials, API references, or developer guides. Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members. Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Product Management, Developer Relations, and Community teams to gather information and ensure technical accuracy. Comfort working with version control systems (e.g., Git) and contributing to documentation repositories. A user-focused mindset, always considering the developer or creator audience when producing content.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. Previous experience with the FiveM/RedM ecosystem, Grand Theft Auto modding, or similar game modding communities. Experience writing public-facing documentation for game engines, modding frameworks, or other relevant user-facing technologies. Experience producing video tutorials, interactive code samples, or other multimedia learning content. Understanding of creator workflows and asset pipelines in UGC or modding ecosystems. Experience contributing to or collaborating with open source projects and developer communities.

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 Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process. If you’ve 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.

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The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. *NY Base Pay Range

$112,500—$166,500 USD