Graphics UI Programmer
Graphics UI Programmer
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Role: PlayStation Studios San Diego Studio - Graphics UI Programmer (contractor)
Why PlayStation Why San Diego Studio
If you would like to be a part of the team that brings Major League Baseball to life then this is your chance! San Diego Studio maker of MLB The Show is looking to add a Graphics UI Programmer to our All-Star line-up.
We are the team behind MLB The Show a critically acclaimed AAA sports franchise developed for PlayStation Xbox and Nintendo platforms. Our focus is on delivering innovative high-quality gaming experiences.
We are seeking a Graphics UI Programmer to join our team and support the development of optimized rendering solutions for complex UI systems within our custom game engine. You will collaborate directly with the UI programming team focusing on building and exposing high-performance rendering pipelines tailored to dynamic visually intensive 2D screens.
You will also be responsible for addressing ongoing graphics feature requests and ensuring seamless integration with the engines rendering architecture. This role is ideal for developers with deep C expertise strong shader programming skills and an interest in optimizing real-timevisuals for performance and scalability.
The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills great attention to detail and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the UI programming team to expose and integrate optimized rendering pipelines for complex animated UI systems.
- Develop and maintain efficient GPU shader code (compute vertex pixel) to support UI rendering and visual fidelity.
- Own and implement new graphics features as requested by the design and art teams.
- Analyze and address GPU performance bottlenecks particularly in scenarios involving detailed animated 2D rendering.
- Ensure rendering solutions are robust scalable and performant across multiple platforms.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Mathematics or a related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in C programming (academic personal or professional).
- Proficiency with graphics APIs such as DirectX or OpenGL.
- Experience writing optimized GPU shaders (compute vertex pixel).
- Strong foundational math skills (linear algebra geometry etc.).
- PC development experience with Visual Studio Perforce and other standard development tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Playstation Microsoft or Nintendo console experience.
- Understanding of rendering and graphics pipelines in game engines.
- Familiarity with performance optimization for real-time rendering especially with 2D UI elements.
- Experience with Python scripting.
- Exposure to DCC tools such as Autodesk Maya Adobe Photoshop Blender and Substance Painter.
- Experience working with or developing for MacOS (desired but not required).
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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below this is an hourly rate.
$41.44 - $62.21 USD
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Employment Type
Full Time
