Core Tech Programmer: Build Tools & Pipelines for AAA

Naughty Dog; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Naughty Dog in Santa Monica is seeking a core tech programmer for a hybrid/onsite position. You'll tackle complex problems in our production pipeline and work closely with artists and designers to enhance creation workflows. Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Computer Science or Mathematics, with a minimum of 3 years in the video game industry and experience in C++ or C#. Experience with one shipped AAA game is required, along with excellent 3D math skills. Join us to push innovative technologies in game development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working in the video game industry.
• Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game.
• Excellent 3D math skills, especially linear algebra and vector math.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support technology in our production pipeline.
• Enable artists and designers to create incredible assets.
• Navigate and improve an extensive code base.

Skills

3D math skills

C++ or C#

Video game industry experience

Production pipeline knowledge

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Mathematics

Tools

DCC tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Naughty Dog in Santa Monica is seeking a core tech programmer for a hybrid/onsite position. You'll tackle complex problems in our production pipeline and work closely with artists and designers to enhance creation workflows. Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Computer Science or Mathematics, with a minimum of 3 years in the video game industry and experience in C++ or C#. Experience with one shipped AAA game is required, along with excellent 3D math skills. Join us to push innovative technologies in game development.