Gaming & Esports Jobs in New York with Green Card Sponsorship
Green Card sponsorship jobs in gaming and esports are concentrated in New York City, home to major studios, publishers, and esports organizations including Take-Two Interactive, Riot Games' New York offices, and MSG Sphere-adjacent entertainment ventures. Roles in engineering, game design, and esports operations are most commonly sponsored, reflecting the state's dense tech and entertainment employer base.
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INTRODUCTION
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 Games is seeking excited, curious, and passionate product management professionals to help lead our Online Services product teams. As a member of our team, you will push the boundaries of what gaming experiences can be by finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Working with a wide variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders, you will be central in creating and executing on a vision for the Rockstar Games online platform, which services millions of players worldwide. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.
What We Do
- The Rockstar Games Online Services Team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online game titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences.
- We increase the reach and capabilities of promotional experiences delivered through all of Rockstar’s stores.
- The Commerce Product Manager will drive new and innovative commercial experiences for our players and be essential to the development of our storefronts across our platforms including in-game, web, and PC applications, as well as through our commerce partners.
Responsibilities
- Be an expert with a wealth of product and domain knowledge, not just on the commerce platform technologies that support our games, but the key monetization techniques, strategies, and technologies of the gaming industry and our core competitors.
- Drive every step of the end-to-end software product development cycle, starting from conducting effective product discoveries on brand new initiatives, to shipping new features on all storefronts through exceptional stakeholder management.
- Adopt the player mindset and align with Business, Legal, Marketing, Engineering and other teams to transform bold concepts into refined, well-scoped, player-first features.
- Build product strategies and convert them into actionable initiatives and prioritized backlogs that are aligned with company goals.
- Provide functional feature specification documentation, feature visuals and all other artifacts that help define the appropriate scope, feasibility, level of effort and drive key decision points.
- Leverage reporting systems to monitor software performance that help influence prioritization, scope, feature design, and post launch corrections, along with executive reporting.
REQUIREMENTS
- 12+ years of technology product management experience, ideally on large scale user-facing software platforms.
- Strong proficiency in conducting product & player research to qualitatively understand and clearly communicate player behaviors, needs, and pain points.
- Expertise in leading initiatives end-to-end, from inception and design through development, testing, and implementation.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, translating complex problems into practical solutions, and clearly visualizing, sketching, and diagramming concepts to drive alignment effectively.
- Demonstrated experience documenting clear, comprehensive functional requirements and software specifications for cross-functional technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience preparing and presenting senior leadership-level reports on behalf of the product team.
PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Experience in the video game industry.
- Avid gamer with a passion for Rockstar Games titles.
- Knowledge of commerce systems, subscriptions, and digital storefronts.
- Experience with A/B testing to enhance storefront designs and improve conversion rates.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner or similar product-focused certification.
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.
COMPENSATION
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 $180,000—$200,000 USD

INTRODUCTION
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 Games is seeking excited, curious, and passionate product management professionals to help lead our Online Services product teams. As a member of our team, you will push the boundaries of what gaming experiences can be by finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Working with a wide variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders, you will be central in creating and executing on a vision for the Rockstar Games online platform, which services millions of players worldwide. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.
What We Do
- The Rockstar Games Online Services Team is a passionate development group, focused on growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar’s online game titles and our ability to deliver world-class player experiences.
- We increase the reach and capabilities of promotional experiences delivered through all of Rockstar’s stores.
- The Commerce Product Manager will drive new and innovative commercial experiences for our players and be essential to the development of our storefronts across our platforms including in-game, web, and PC applications, as well as through our commerce partners.
Responsibilities
- Be an expert with a wealth of product and domain knowledge, not just on the commerce platform technologies that support our games, but the key monetization techniques, strategies, and technologies of the gaming industry and our core competitors.
- Drive every step of the end-to-end software product development cycle, starting from conducting effective product discoveries on brand new initiatives, to shipping new features on all storefronts through exceptional stakeholder management.
- Adopt the player mindset and align with Business, Legal, Marketing, Engineering and other teams to transform bold concepts into refined, well-scoped, player-first features.
- Build product strategies and convert them into actionable initiatives and prioritized backlogs that are aligned with company goals.
- Provide functional feature specification documentation, feature visuals and all other artifacts that help define the appropriate scope, feasibility, level of effort and drive key decision points.
- Leverage reporting systems to monitor software performance that help influence prioritization, scope, feature design, and post launch corrections, along with executive reporting.
REQUIREMENTS
- 12+ years of technology product management experience, ideally on large scale user-facing software platforms.
- Strong proficiency in conducting product & player research to qualitatively understand and clearly communicate player behaviors, needs, and pain points.
- Expertise in leading initiatives end-to-end, from inception and design through development, testing, and implementation.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, translating complex problems into practical solutions, and clearly visualizing, sketching, and diagramming concepts to drive alignment effectively.
- Demonstrated experience documenting clear, comprehensive functional requirements and software specifications for cross-functional technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience preparing and presenting senior leadership-level reports on behalf of the product team.
PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Experience in the video game industry.
- Avid gamer with a passion for Rockstar Games titles.
- Knowledge of commerce systems, subscriptions, and digital storefronts.
- Experience with A/B testing to enhance storefront designs and improve conversion rates.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner or similar product-focused certification.
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.
COMPENSATION
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 $180,000—$200,000 USD
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Which gaming and esports companies sponsor Green Card visas in New York?
Take-Two Interactive, headquartered in New York City, is one of the most active Green Card sponsors in the gaming industry. Other employers with New York presences that have sponsored permanent residence petitions include Zynga, Scopely, and various esports organizations with operational offices in Manhattan. Publishers and studios with large engineering or product teams tend to file the most EB-2 and EB-3 petitions.
Which cities in New York have the most gaming and esports Green Card sponsorship jobs?
New York City, specifically Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, accounts for the overwhelming majority of gaming and esports Green Card sponsorship positions in the state. A smaller number of game development studios operate in Albany and Buffalo, but sponsorship activity outside NYC is limited. Most esports organization headquarters and major publisher offices are concentrated in Midtown and Lower Manhattan.
What types of gaming and esports roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in New York?
Software engineers, game designers, data scientists, and product managers are the roles most frequently sponsored for Green Cards in New York's gaming sector. Esports operations roles, broadcast production specialists, and technical artists have also appeared in PERM labor certification filings. Roles requiring a specific bachelor's degree in a related field are the strongest candidates for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship pathways.
How do I find gaming and esports Green Card sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to browse Green Card sponsorship positions in New York's gaming and esports sector without sifting through unsponsored roles. You can narrow results to New York and the Gaming and Esports category to see which employers are actively hiring international candidates for permanent residence-track positions.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in gaming and esports?
New York City's prevailing wage levels are among the highest in the country, which directly affects the PERM labor certification process employers must complete before filing most employment-based Green Card petitions. Employers must advertise the role at wages meeting New York's prevailing wage standards, and the competitive local labor market means recruitment steps in the PERM process can take longer than in smaller metros. Candidates should confirm with their sponsoring employer which Green Card category applies to their role.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card gaming & esports jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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