ApplySarthiSenior Optimization Programmer
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Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
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.
We’re looking for a highly collaborative, passionate, and skilled Senior Optimization Programmer that can support our teams for upcoming AAA titles.
Essential Duties
- Own optimization challenges on the project both on CPU and GPU.
- Prioritize optimization challenges with leadership.
- Support the developers on the team with optimization challenges.
Competencies, Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent understanding of optimization techniques on both CPU and GPU.
- Excellent debugging and profiling skills.
- Excellent understanding of code performance and complexity.
- Able to work in an environment with deadlines and milestones.
- Able to write well-structured, readable and maintainable code.
- Fluent in C/C++ and other applicable programming languages.
- Function well working in a team and on a large code base.
- Communicates with directness/candor and is adept at conflict resolution.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Essential Requirements
- 5(+) years programming experience in the game industry or a related industry
Plusses:
- (Native) Dutch speaker.
- Up to date knowledge of the current graphics APIs such as DirectX 12.
- Experience with console programming.
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
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, maternity or parental status, 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.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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