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Lead Gameplay Programmer

4 years ago

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer for the development of a new unannounced title! The ideal candidate is adept leveraging deep technical expertise and gameplay sensibilities to bridge game design and gameplay programming to realize the envisioned player experience.

If you love collaborating with talented developers to create genre-defining games, join us as we embark on a new journey.

Responsibilities

Partner with the project directors and leads to execute on the design and gameplay vision, while maintaining technical consistency
Mentor, lead, and guide a team of gameplay programmers
Collaborate with engineers to find robust, creative methods of implementing game features
Collaborate with designers to encourage tight cooperation between design and code
Write clear, maintainable and scalable code as needed
Support tools development for specific project requirements as needed
Collaborate in making plans and driving them to timely completion
Exhibit pragmatic iterative development to shape the course of existing technology, keeping long- term goals in mind

Requirements

B.Sc. degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years professional programming experience
Shipped at least one AAA game title in a Lead or Senior programming role
Expertise in C++ developing significant gameplay features and systems
Good generalist knowledge in many aspects of gameplay with solid code architecture skills
Good understanding of game design and animation, including what makes a game fun and interesting to play
Proficient in linear algebra and general math used in games
Excellent spoken and written communication
Able and motivated to work across disciplines with diverse team members who hold differing perspectives and varying technical backgrounds
Commitment to code quality, documentation, and sound testing procedures

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