Animation Tools Programmer

Description

The company behind the PlayStation brand is hiring an Animation Tools Programmer on a temporary basis through the staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions, on a 12-month contract.

The role supports PlayStation Studios and the tools used to build MLB The Show, and your work feeds directly into the next edition of the game.

The position is based in San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Design and build systems that support the animation pipeline.
• Maintain and improve existing systems.
• Write code that is clear, maintainable, portable and reliable.
• Profile and tune code and systems to find and remove bottlenecks.
• Carry out tool and technology work needed by animation projects.
• Test and debug your own code and code written by others, past and present.
• Work with designers to turn their ideas into concrete game features.

Requirements

• A B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of programming experience.
• Expert-level C++.
• Self-motivated, with good communication skills.
• Willing and eager to work well with teammates.
• A commitment to code quality and sound testing practices.
• Knowledge of baseball rules and strategy is a plus.
• The company aims to build an inclusive workplace that values diversity, and encourages everyone to apply.
• Background checks are run at the offer stage for all new hires, which may include criminal checks for some roles, and require processing of personal information.

Conditions

This is a 12-month temporary contract through Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

The base pay is hourly, with an estimated range of $47.98 to $59.95 USD.

Final pay within the range depends on factors such as knowledge, skills, experience and location, and the company benchmarks each role against market and regional data.

Based in San Diego.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental and vision benefit offerings.