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Naughty Dog · 3 hours ago

Gameplay Programmer

positionUnited States, Santa Monica, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$141K/yr - $177K/yr
date2+ years exp

Naughty Dog is a renowned game development studio known for its critically acclaimed titles. They are seeking a Gameplay Programmer to collaborate with Design and Animation teams to implement and iterate on gameplay features and systems for their upcoming projects.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with the Design and Animation teams to bring ideas and new gameplay features into the game
Collaborate with the team to design and implement and iterate on new enemy types, modifying existing features and creating new features to support the design
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Qualification

C programmingC++ programming3D mathVideo game industry experienceAI programmingConsole programmingGame design collaborationPassion for gamesGameplay iteration

Required

Minimum of 2 years working in the video game industry
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
Solid math skills with emphasis on 3D math
Solid knowledge of C and C++ programming languages
Possesses the ability and drive to contribute and advance all aspects of a game

Preferred

Experience programming on enemies, including AI
Design or scripting experience in implementing enemies
Console programming experience
Passion for playing and developing exceptional games
Interest in crafting and iterating on moment-to-moment gameplay

Benefits

Annual bonus
Other incentive plans

Company

Naughty Dog

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Naughty Dog, a video game developer that produces games on PlayStation systems, including the Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter franchises.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Santa Monica, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.naughtydog.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2001-01-22Acquired

Leadership Team

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Rafael Grassetti
Art Director
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