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Tools Programmer
4 years ago
Sony Bend Studio, the creator of Days Gone, Syphon Filter and Uncharted: Golden Abyss , is looking for top talent to join our team. We are seeking a Tools Programmer, responsible for the architecture, development, and maintenance of the production tool chain.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the effort to develop the technology, systems, tools, and data pipelines necessary for the production of Days Gone .
- Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of advancements in the industry for game tools technologies and production pipelines, from engineering, art, and design perspectives.
- Maintain communication between engineering and game production teams to enable early identification of issues and ensure that issues within direct areas of responsibility are strategically managed.
- Provide input into the architecture and implementation of tool chain systems through all phases of the game development cycle. Ensure systems are of the highest technical quality and uphold the integrity of the game’s design.
- Independently undertake research prior to starting a new system or task to ensure implementation effectively meets defined goals.
- Optimize tool chain systems to full advantage of target hardware and architecture.
- Maintain a clear understanding of personal and team task lists and project milestones to ensure goals will be met from a scope, schedule or game-play perspective.
- Clearly communicate updates and concerns to the Technical Director.
- Manage requests or information needs regarding any aspect of the tool chain systems with the appropriate members of the development and production teams.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years industry experience or related experience.
- One or more published titles.
- Up-to-date experience and knowledge of scripting languages
- S. in computer science, engineering or relevant curriculum.
- Excellent C/C++ skills.
- Excellent understanding of 3D math.
- Experience in a wide-range of game engine and tool chain systems (e.g., rendering pipelines, file IO, memory management, performance evaluation and tuning, input systems)
- Strong knowledge of production development tools including compilers, build tools, IDEs, source code and asset control systems, and integration with 3D editing packages
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
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