Graphics Programmer

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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®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 highly collaborative, passionate and skilled Graphics Programmer to 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

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