Graphics Programmer (Game Team)

Why Naughty Dog? 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. We’ve been busy at the Kennel, most recently releasing The Last of Us Part I, a complete and faithful remake of the original game, rebuilt from the ground up and fully optimized for the PlayStation 5 and PC. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll be continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome a diverse group of candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement new and existing rendering techniques by writing code that makes complete use of the PlayStation hardware.
• Work on the graphics engine to implement efficient and stunning industry defining visuals as required by the art department. 
• Fix bugs in the rendering code and perform low-level hardware optimization to make sure the game runs at real-time frame rates.

Requirements & Skills:

• Master of Interactive Technology degree in Digital Game Development, Computer Science, or in a related field
• Math skills with an emphasis in 3D math
• Knowledge of C and C++ programming languages
• Experience with DirectX12, Vulkan or other modern graphics or compute APIs
• Experience with HLSL/GLSL or other equivalent shader languages
• Console or PC programming experience

Job Site:  

• Santa Monica, California. 
• Position allows some work from home flexibility, with schedule to be approved by manager. 
• Must be able to work on site as required.

As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates should expect to be given a technical interview.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role may be eligible for bonus and SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. Please note depending on employment type these benefits may vary.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $90,000—$155,000 USD