Graphics Programmer

Nixxes Software B.V.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixxes Software B.V. in Utrecht, Netherlands, is seeking a highly collaborative Graphics Programmer to join our graphics programming team. You will implement high-level graphical effects and optimize engines across platforms, while contributing to a large code base.

The role requires strong C++ skills, shader/graphics knowledge, and the ability to work with DirectX 11/12, OpenGL 4.x and Vulkan. English communication and team collaboration are essential, and candidates must live in the

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional programming experience in games or a related industry.
• Proficient with C++ and graphics APIs such as DirectX 11/12, OpenGL 4.x or Vulkan.
• Strong mathematics background and understanding of graphics theory.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.
• Willing to work on-site in the Netherlands (non-remote).

Responsibilities

• Designing and writing well-structured, readable, and maintainable code.
• Contribute to a large, existing code base as part of a focused team.
• Implement high-level graphical effects and optimize graphics engines.
• Debug and pragmatic problem solving to meet milestones.

Job description

Job description

For our studio in Utrecht, Netherlands, we are looking for a highly collaborative, passionate and skilled Graphics Programmer that can support our graphics programming team and implement high-level graphical effects as well as making low-level enhancements to the graphics engines we work with to enable and optimize these on various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing and writing well-structured, readable and maintainable code
• Playing a key role in a team working on a large code base
• Working with state of the art graphics and lighting techniques
• Debug and pragmatically solve various development problems

Competencies, Skills & Knowledge

• At least 3 years of previous experience as a programmer in the games industry or a related industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of current APIs such as DirectX 11/12 and OpenGL 4.x and Vulkan
• Profound understanding of state of the art graphics and lighting techniques
• A solid background in mathematics
• Fluency in C++ and other applicable programming languages
• Strong understanding of optimization techniques
• Thorough understanding of code performance and complexity
• Ability to work well in a deadline and milestone driven environment
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English
• Must live in the Netherlands, this is not a remote role

Plusses

• (Native) Dutch speaker
• Ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges