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Graphics Programmer

5095995004

PlayStation

Competitive

Utrecht, Netherlands

Netherlands

Programming

ASAP

12/03/2024

Junior-Associate

Permanent | Full Time

No

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStationreg;5, PlayStationreg;4, PlayStationreg;VR, PlayStationreg;Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Nixxes Software is an industry-leading Dutch company specializing in video game design, development and porting.

Working alongside global partners since 1999, our work is fueled by a love for gaming and commitment to innovation. Our Utrecht based team prides itself on delivering the best possible experience for every gamer, regardless of platform. In July 2021 Nixxes joined PlayStation Studios to focus on delivering the highest-quality gameplay experiences for PlayStation fans.

Graphics Programmer

For our studio in Utrecht, the Netherlands, we are looking for a highlycollaborative, passionate and skilled Graphics Programmerto support our graphics programming team. In this role, you will implement high-level graphical effects as well as low-level enhancements to the graphics engines we work with to enable and optimize them.

Responsibilities:

  • Designing and writing well-structured, readable and maintainable code
  • Playing a key role in a team working on a large code base
  • Working with state of the art graphics and lighting techniques
  • Debug and pragmatically solve various development problems


Essential Requirements:
  • A minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a programmer in the games industry or a related industry
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current APIs such as DirectX 11/12 and OpenGL 4.x and Vulkan
  • Profound understanding of state of the art graphics and lighting techniques
  • A solid background in mathematics
  • Fluency in C++ and other applicable programming languages
  • Strong understanding of optimization techniques
  • Thorough understanding of code performance and complexity
  • Ability to work well in a deadline and milestone driven environment
  • Good communication skills in written and spoken English
  • Must live in the Netherlands, this is not a remote role


Plusses:
  • (Native) Dutch speaker


Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.



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