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Naughty Dog

Core Tech Programmer

United States, Santa Monica, CAFrom $176.7kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Naughty Dog is seeking a Core Tech Programmer to join their small core tech team in Santa Monica, CA. The role involves designing and supporting technology for their production pipeline, and collaborating with artists and designers to enhance workflows and tools.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop technology for production pipeline
  • Support artists and designers in asset creation
  • Improve creation workflows and user experience
  • Navigate and enhance the existing code base
  • Adapt responsibilities as project needs evolve

What they're looking for

  • 3+ years in the video game industry
  • At least 1 shipped AAA game
  • B.S. in Computer Science or Mathematics
  • Strong 3D math skills
  • Experience with C++ or C# programming
  • PC application programming proficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid/onsite working arrangement
  • Innovative and creative working environment
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology development
  • Diverse team culture
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Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog develops video games and the technology infrastructure that powers their production pipelines. They are hiring programmers across web tools, automation testing, and core technology to build development workflows, enhance game testing systems, and support artist and designer tools.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience shipping at least one AAA game title. What was your specific role and what core tech systems did you work on?
  • Describe a complex problem you solved in a production pipeline—from DCC tools through asset management to runtime systems. How did you approach it?