Optimization Programmer

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Utrecht
Junior
Gaming
The Role
The Optimization Programmer will tackle optimization challenges related to CPU and GPU for upcoming AAA titles, prioritizing tasks with project leadership. They should possess good debugging and profiling skills, have a solid understanding of performance complexities, and write maintainable code. The role involves collaboration within large teams.
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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.

 

Job description:
We’re looking for a highly collaborative, passionate, and skilled Optimization Programmer that can support our teams for upcoming AAA titles.

 

Essential Duties:

  • Own optimization challenges with a moderate scope on the project, both on CPU and GPU.
  • Prioritize optimization challenges with leadership.

Competencies, Skills & Knowledge:

  • General understanding of optimization techniques on both CPU and GPU.
  • General understanding of code performance and complexity.
  • Good debugging and profiling skills.
  • Capable to work in a deadline and milestone driven environment.
  • Able to write code that is well structured, readable and maintainable.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and other applicable programming languages.
  • Function well working in a team and on a large code base.
  • Communicates with directness and frankness and is adept at conflict resolution.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Essential Requirements:

  • 2(+) years of programming experience in the game industry or a related industry
  • Capable of contributing with minimal supervision.
  • Able to complete complex tasks.

Pluses:

  • (Native) Dutch speaker.
  • Up to date knowledge of the current graphics APIs such as DirectX 12.
  • Experience with console programming.

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. 

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

Top Skills

C
C++
The Company
Aliso Viejo, CA
8,768 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics.
We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.

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