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Graphics Tools Programmer
1 year ago
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Graphics Programmer
San Diego Studio
We have an exciting opportunity to join our San Diego Studios team here at Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation! We seek a Programmer proficient with C++ and graphics to contribute to the development our in-game suite of tools in the bestselling reoccurring MLB The Show gaming series for next-gen gaming environments.
Responsibilities:
- Primary role will be to work on enhancing our in-game tools and framework including enhancing functionality in addition to developing strong workflows with easily navigable interfaces
- Document, evangelize and help train end users
- Enhance interoperability between in-game tools and external applications and tools
- Learn, maintain and improve existing tool-side graphics code for game
- Learn, maintain and improve existing in-engine graphics runtime code for game (Custom Graphics API/C++)
Requirements:
- Min. 3 years experience of game industry (or related) experience
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python
- Working knowledge of Maya, Blender, or other similar DCC tools
- Qt/WxWidgets/ImGUI/MFC or similar UI API experience
- Design and implementation of modular and easily extensible solutions
- Strength in 3D math including Linear Algebra and Trigonometry
- Experience with modern rendering techniques and engine-related issues
- Experience in one/multiple of GNM (PS4), DX11/12/Vulkan (Xbox/PC), NVN (Switch)
- Ability to write efficient/compact code for game consoles with limited resources
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
- Perforce or other revision control solution
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with 3rd party game engines (Unreal and/or Unity)
- Cross platform network programming (UDP/TCP communication between apps)
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