This is an onsite position based at our studio in Santa Monica, CA.
What you will do:
- Coordinate, implement, and own polished gameplay scenarios, in-game cinematics, and AI behaviors
- Collaborate with the Design team to conceptualize, prototype, implement, tune, and balance gameplay mechanics and systems
- Communicate with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for systems or set-ups
- Develop new enemy types, which includes rapid prototyping, developing the AI behavior tree, implementing melee and ranged attacks, tuning stealth perception, and other custom skills as needed
- Work with the team to make the enemies feel fun, and work with level design to create compelling combat encounters
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
What skills you will use:
- Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Technology/Digital Game Development, Computer Graphic Art, or a related field
- Two (2) years of experience as a Gameplay Engineer, Technical Game Designer, or in a related occupation
- Experience must include the following –
- Experience with C++, C#, Lua, or other scripting language –
- Significant programming and 3D Math skills
- Experience with 3D level editors
- Deep understanding of narrative principles, and conveying emotion through gameplay
Job Site: Santa Monica, California
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
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What We Do
Naughty Dog is the developer of some of the most critically acclaimed and top-selling video games on PlayStation platforms, having created the classic Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter series, as well as modern franchises Uncharted and The Last of Us. The studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment based out of Santa Monica, CA and is currently developing The Last of Us Part II.
Naughty Dog is also home to Sony World Wide Studios’ ICE Team, a central technology group that focuses on creating core graphics technologies for Sony’s worldwide first-party published titles, including low-level game engine components, graphics processing pipelines, supporting tools, and graphics profiling and debugging tools.
We are always looking for top tier talent to add to our development team. Visit https://www.naughtydog.com/careers for career opportunities. We offer successful applicants a highly competitive salary and compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time hires.
