Gameplay Programmer

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best‑selling, critically acclaimed games that push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Recently, Naughty Dog released The Last of Us Part II Remastered and a PS5‑generation remake of The Last of Us Part I, and the titles are now available on PC. We’re also busy on the next big project, Intergalactic:
The Heretic Prophet, and we need talented individuals to join us.

In service of these goals, Naughty Dog is growing our Programming team! Come help us push the technical limits of video games by implementing new ideas to make our characters and their world feel more real and more alive. As a Gameplay Programmer, you will collaborate closely across disciplines such as Design and Animation to create and iterate on new and existing systems based on the needs of the project with some of the best developers in the world.

• Work closely with the Design and Animation teams to bring ideas and new gameplay features into the game.
• Collaborate with the team to design, implement, and iterate on new enemy types, modify existing features, and create new features to support the design.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Minimum of 2 years working in the video game industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Solid math skills with emphasis on 3D math.
• Solid knowledge of C and C++ programming languages.
• Possesses the ability and drive to contribute and advance all aspects of a game.

• Experience programming on enemies, including AI.
• Design or scripting experience in implementing enemies.
• Passion for playing and developing exceptional games.
• Interest in crafting and iterating on moment‑to‑moment gameplay.

As part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates should expect to be given a technical interview.

Compensation
Estimated USA base pay range for the Los Angeles area: $141,400 – $176,700 USD.

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