Associate Game Designer (Technical) Job at Naughty Dog (Santa Monica)

Associate Lead Engine Programmer

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Canada , Quebec

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
Extensive experience programming for games
Excellent C++ skills
Strong mentor and coaching ability
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Passion for making and playing great games
Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Multi threading should be second nature
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team
Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers
Manage code reviews and code features documentation
Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

3D Environment Lead

The role of an Art Lead in AAA games is essential for overseeing the diverse art...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Keywords Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in fine arts, Digital Art, or a related field is preferred
8+years of experience on creating next-gen art production pipeline and human and animal anatomy (For character artists) with minimum of 3 years’ experience in reviewing and mentoring team as Associate Art Lead
Extensive experience in AAA game development with a strong portfolio showcasing art leadership and artistic contributions
Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling and animation software, etc.)
Strong artistic and creative skills, with a deep understanding of visual storytelling and game aesthetics
Possess leadership and project management abilities, adept at multitasking, and capable of inspiring and overseeing an art team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor a team of artists, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure their work aligns with the project's goals and maintains high quality. The responsibility is not only limited to managing and mentoring a team but also extends to providing overarching guidance for multiple projects simultaneously
Collaborate with the creative team to define and communicate the artistic vision for the game, encompassing visual style, character design, and environment art
Manages the creation of art assets for multiple projects running concurrently, requiring a higher level of organizational and multitasking skills
Design and manage an efficient art production pipeline, guaranteeing by building a smooth workflow encompassing the creation, review, and seamless integration of art assets into the game
Work closely with technical and art teams to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine, ensuring seamless alignment of visual and gameplay elements
Supervise and build robust quality assurance processes, diligently identifying and rectifying artistic issues that may arise during the development phase
Assess and recommend optimal art tools and software solutions, enhancing the efficiency of the art production process
Manages budget and timeline considerations for multiple projects simultaneously, requiring a higher level of financial and project management acumen
Playing a crucial part in decision-making and creative problem-solving by making key choices regarding the artistic direction of various projects and devising innovative solutions at an elevated level
Adopt a strategic approach to documentation and process enhancement, assess and suggest tools and software to streamline the entire art production process across multiple projects

Fulltime

Associate Engine Lead Programmer

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Poland; Spain , Warsaw; Barcelona

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
Extensive experience programming for games
Excellent C++ skills
Strong mentor and coaching ability
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Passion for making and playing great games
Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Multi threading should be second nature

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor and coach our Engine team
Assist with recruiting of Engine Programmers
Manage code reviews and code features documentation
Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

New

High School Technology Teacher

Eagle Ridge Academy (ERA) is seeking a dynamic High School Technology Teacher to...

Location

United States , Brighton

Salary:

52000.00 - 79126.53 USD / Year

ECPI University

Expiration Date

April 15, 2026

Requirements

Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license, a valid Career & Technical Education (CTE) Authorization, or enrollment in an alternative licensure program by start date
Endorsement or demonstrated background in technology, computer science, engineering, robotics, cybersecurity, or related field
Ability to teach courses such as STEM, Robotics, Interactive Technology, Computer Science, Video Game Design & Programming, Cyber Security, etc.
Ability to sponsor Robotics Club/Team and/or the Technology Student Association (stipend provided)
Ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously
The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team
The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances
A belief in empowering all children as owners of their own learning

Job Responsibility

Lead engaging, hands-on courses such as STEM, Robotics, Computer Science, Video Game Design & Programming, Cybersecurity, and Interactive Technology
Inspire students through real-world applications
Help expand innovative programming that prepares students for college and high-demand technology careers
Guide and inspire students to reach their full potential while preparing them to become lifelong learners and outstanding individuals

What we offer

Medical Insurance (UMR United Healthcare Plans or Kaiser HMO)
Health Savings Account (with employer HSA contribution)
Dental Insurance (Delta Dental PPO)
Vision Insurance (VSP)
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
$20,000 Term Life Insurance
Professional Liability Plan (PACE)
Employee Assistance Program (8 therapy + 8 coaching sessions)
6 PTO + 6 Sick/HFWA days per year (annual sell-back option available)
PERA defined benefit pension

Fulltime

Design Manager

Defines discipline organization and participation on a project including scope o...

Location

United States , Las Vegas

Salary:

Not provided

Station Casinos

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form
4-year degree in Architecture
10-15 years of related work experience in the Hospitality/Gaming Industry is preferable
Able to self start and persist with specific courses of action while exhibiting high motivation
Able to make decisions on available information and take action
Able to organize time and work efforts effectively with minimal supervision
Able to relate to routine operations in a manner that is consistent with established protocol

Job Responsibility

Defines discipline organization and participation on a project including scope of work design criteria, schedules, standards, and procedures
Prepares staffing estimates and execution plans and monitors progress assessment
Reviews, approves and executes all consultant LOI’s and Contracts related to assigned and/or third party contracts as may be requested
Commissions conceptual site studies, grading studies, utility reviews and feasibilities analysis
Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable development as well as building code standards and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable
Understands and maintains current knowledge of all governmental laws and regulations affecting the projects
Monitors, expedites, assures effective payment of fees and approval or release of permits on behalf of the Owner of all submittals related to assigned and/or third party projects as may be requested
Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of the assigned personnel
Provides guidance, feedback and value engineering alternatives for all assigned and/or third party projects as may be requested
Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as project needs arise

Fulltime

Senior Vehicle Artist

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Vehicle Artist (Sr or above) with a str...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience working within game development
An impressive portfolio demonstrating your eye for presentation and artistic skills to model, texture and shade high fidelity realistic vehicle assets
Demonstrated experience creating photorealistic vehicles for games in a AAA studio environment
Experience with shader graph and material tweaking to reach desired shading results
A passion to be proactive and work well in a collaborative team environment with excellent communication skills and an ability to resolve conflicts
An ability and passion to learn new tools and workflows effectively
Experience using Photoshop, Painter, 3DSM, Maya, Blender or similar 3D art package

Job Responsibility

Creating realistic, believable vehicles of various kinds and associated props authored from reference and/or Concept Art
Maintaining a great level of quality that is aligned with the project Art Direction pillars and a consistent quality level with the world rendering
Collaborating with external development partners to leverage additional asset authoring resources and help guide artists to achieve great results
Ensuring efficient performance on authored vehicles across the game world that fit within limitations of performance budgets
Setting up rigid skinning using internal tools for interactable vehicles in engine
Collaborating with Hard Surface leadership and implementing feedback to modify and improve vehicle asset quality
Working across Technology, Animation and Gameplay Design on cross-department vehicle topics such as Interactivity and Destruction
Communicating daily with the rest of the Hard Surface team for team building and improving art and technical topics
Collaborating with Designers and Concept Artists on unique vehicle designs
Consulting with Hard Surface Leadership and Production to continuously assess project scope and alternative processes such as leveraging External Development for increased efficiency

Senior Backend Engineer

At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences th...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in game development and having worked on at least two game titles in a commercial setting developing server backends for AAA games, free-to-play (mobile) games, casino apps or similar
Experience releasing at least two backend services with a large number of concurrent users
Production experience with at least one of Java, Golang, C#, C++, Kotlin
experience with Python, Node.js and React is desirable
Experience with cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure
having an AWS Certification (Associate or above) would be advantageous
Experience with infrastructure as code tools, e.g. Terraform
Ability to independently create supporting documentation, designs, comments, etc
Ability to discuss technical and production matters
Excellent time management and ability to work independently

Job Responsibility

Individual contribution: construct systems, write code, deployments, etc.
Work with the team lead and stakeholders to estimate and prioritise work
Work alongside peers to iterate on solutions that fit requirements
Keep the project lead and producer apprised of revised estimates and delivery times
Champion and maintain high standards and process: tests, CI/CD, documentation
Help and support team members in day-to-day work
Understand, maintain and expand existing code and develop new features or systems

What we offer

Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life
Support & wellbeing: Mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported
Pension & life cover: A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family
Time for you: Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about
Parental leave: Family-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance
Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career

Fulltime

Software Engineer II

Microsoft is committed to ensuring that we develop and deploy our AI technologie...

Location

India , Noida

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
4+ years of commercial software development experience
4+ years with large scale service design and development
Proficiency in programming in one or more of C#, C, C++, Java
Passion for building, developing world class high scale distributed Cloud Services
Strong problem solving and debugging skills associated with production services
Good interpersonal skills such as: building relationships, receive and provide honest feedback from peers and partners, supporting your team

Job Responsibility

Design and build low-latency, massively scaled, geo-distributed cloud services using modern microservices architecture
Own the end-to-end lifecycle for globally deployed services (design, development, deployment, monitoring)
Translate requirements into scalable, reliable, and compliant service architecture
Develop new capabilities for gaming, identity, family, safety, and compliance scenarios across platforms
Collaborate with partners across Game Pass, Xbox Console, xCloud, Store, MSA, and others to drive long-term investments
Innovate and deliver new product features through design, implementation, validation, and release
Continuously learn new tools and technologies to meet diverse customer and regulatory needs
Contribute technical vision and work in a culture of inclusion, partnership, and respect
Deliver safe, delightful experiences that impact millions of players worldwide

Fulltime

Associate Game Designer (Technical)

Naughty Dog

Location:
United States , Santa Monica

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 12, 2026

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