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Graphics Programmer (ICE Team)
4 years ago
Graphics Programmer (ICE Team)
What is the ICE Team?
Naughty Dog is home to the ICE Team, one of Sony’s PlayStation Studios central technology groups. We focus on creating core technologies used by all PlayStation developers.
The ICE Team has been involved with the development of the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 since its inception, including hardware design, graphics libraries, performance analysis tools, and developer support (hardware evangelism). In addition, the ICE Team has been responsible for the underlying firmware that makes the SSD in the PlayStation®5 blazingly fast!
If you are interested in being part of the future of PlayStation console hardware, we welcome you to join our team!
Summary:
As a Graphics Programmer on the ICE Team, you will be working on core graphics technologies for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 that will be used in every shipped title.
Responsibilities:
- Design and program low-level graphics engine components to be used by development teams around the world
- Create clean, efficient, and well-tested code
- Support 1st and 3rd party development teams across the world
- Collaborate with our sister technology groups on global projects
- Write high-quality user documentation
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Requirements & Skills:
- Excellent 3D math skills (linear algebra, vector math)
- Strong graphics background
- Strong knowledge of C and C++ programming languages
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, libGCM, Gnm Library)
- Self-motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills
- B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience
- Console programming experience
- Desire to understand hardware at a low level
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Desire to work on the PlayStation® platform SDK
- Knowledge of shader programming languages (PSSL/HLSL/GLSL/Cg) *Preferred*
- Experience with GPGPU or Compute Shaders *Preferred*
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 color, nationality, ethnic, 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.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
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