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Full Time Job

Gameplay Programmer

Santa Monica Studio

Los Angeles, CA 03-19-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

We are seeking an intermediate level Gameplay Programmer. If you love writing code and collaborating with the designers to create genre-defining games, come join our team!

The ideal candidate understands game design, champions the player experience and has the technical knowledge to bring those ideas to life through gameplay features and systems.

Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain systems and tools to support gameplay (animation, AI, combat, camera, core tech, etc.)
• Collaborate with designers and other programmers as needed
• Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code
• Profile and optimize to remove bottlenecks
• Test and document code produced
• Support tools and technology as needed for specific project requirements

Requirements
• B.Sc. degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of professional programming experience
• Good understanding of what makes a game fun and interesting to play
• Expertise in C and C++
• Strong programming generalist with a passion for learning
• Proficient in linear algebra, matrix and vector math used in games
• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Able and motivated to work with other team members
• Commitment to code quality, documentation, and sound testing procedures

Preferred Experience
• Specialist in other game programming areas (audio, effects, networking, etc.)

We value talent, self-motivation, and team spirit. In turn, we provide an environment with a large degree of autonomy and opportunities for growth.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2k66d-3-143-214-100-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Santa Monica Studio

Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services.