Senior Core Tech Programmer - Game Tools & Pipelines

PlayStation; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Naughty Dog is seeking a core tech programmer to design, develop, and support technology across the production pipeline. You will work directly with artists and designers, building tools and runtimes that empower asset creation and improve performance.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in the game industry, at least one shipped AAA title, and strong 3D math skills. A CS/Math degree is preferred; hybrid/onsite work in the LA area is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the video game industry.
• Minimum 1 shipped AAA title.
• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent 3D math skills (linear algebra and vector math).
• Experience creating PC applications in C++ or C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support technology in the production pipeline.
• Enable artists and designers to create assets with efficient workflows and performance.
• Navigate and improve a large code base.
• Responsibilities may evolve based on needs.

Skills

3D math

C++/C#

AAA title shipped

CS/Math degree

PC apps programming

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Mathematics

Tools

C++

C#

DCC plug-ins

Job description

Naughty Dog is seeking a core tech programmer to design, develop, and support technology across the production pipeline. You will work directly with artists and designers, building tools and runtimes that empower asset creation and improve performance.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in the game industry, at least one shipped AAA title, and strong 3D math skills. A CS/Math degree is preferred; hybrid/onsite work in the LA area is offered.