Senior Optimization Programmer

Nixxes Software B.V.; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixxes Software B.V. in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is seeking a Senior Optimization Programmer who can own optimization challenges on CPU and GPU for our upcoming AAA titles.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prioritize tasks with leadership, and support developers on optimization efforts. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game programming, fluent English, and strong C/C++ with debugging and profiling expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience in the game industry or related field.
• Fluent in C/C++ and other applicable programming languages.
• Excellent debugging and profiling skills.
• Able to work in an environment with deadlines and milestones.
• Able to write well-structured, readable and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Own optimization challenges on the project both on CPU and GPU.
• Prioritize optimization challenges with leadership.
• Support the developers on the team with optimization challenges.

Skills

Optimization techniques

Debugging profiling

Code performance

Deadline driven

Clean code

C/C++

Team collaboration

Communication

English fluency

Tools

DirectX 12

Job description

Job description:

For our studio in Utrecht, the Netherlands, we are looking for a highly collaborative, passionate, and skilled Senior Optimization Programmer that can support our teams for upcoming AAA titles.

Essential Duties:

• Own optimization challenges on the project both on CPU and GPU.
• Prioritize optimization challenges with leadership.
• Support the developers on the team with optimization challenges.

Competencies, Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of optimization techniques on both CPU and GPU.
• Excellent debugging and profiling skills.
• Excellent understanding of code performance and complexity.
• Able to work in an environment with deadlines and milestones.
• Able to write well-structured, readable and maintainable code.
• Fluent in C/C++ and other applicable programming languages.
• Function well working in a team and on a large code base.
• Communicates with directness/candour and is adept at conflict resolution.
• Fluent in written and spoken english.

Essential Requirements:

• 5(+) years programming experience in the game industry or a related industry.

Plusses:

• (Native) Dutch speaker.
• Up to date knowledge of the current graphics APIs such as DirectX 12.
• Experience with console programming.