Senior/Principal Graphics Programmer

Job Description

Nixxes Software, a Dutch company specializing in video game design, development, and porting and part of PlayStation Studios, is seeking a Senior/Principal Graphics Programmer for their Utrecht studio. The candidate will support the graphics programming team and implement high-level graphical effects, making low-level enhancements to graphics engines for optimization.

Role Involves:

• Implementing high-level graphical effects.
• Making low-level enhancements to graphics engines.
• Optimizing graphics engines.
• Working in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience as a programmer in the games industry or related field.
• Up-to-date knowledge of DirectX 11/12, OpenGL 4.x, and Vulkan APIs.
• Profound understanding of state-of-the-art graphics and lighting techniques.
• Solid mathematical background.
• Pragmatic, hands-on problem-solving mentality.
• Fluency in C++ and other applicable programming languages.
• Ability to design and write well-structured, readable, and maintainable code.
• Strong debugging skills and understanding of optimization techniques.
• Ability to work well in a team and on a large code base.
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of code performance and complexity.
• Ability to work well in an environment with deadlines and milestones.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work at Nixxes Software, part of PlayStation Studios.
• Work in Utrecht, Netherlands.
• Opportunity to work in video game design, development and porting.