Graphics Programmer

Nixxes Software is an industry-leading Dutch company specializing in video game design, development and porting.

Working alongside global partners since 1999, our work is fueled by a love for gaming and commitment to innovation. Our Utrecht based team prides itself on delivering the best possible experience for every gamer, regardless of platform. In July 2021 Nixxes joined PlayStation Studios to focus on delivering the highest-quality gameplay experiences for PlayStation fans.

For our studio in Utrecht, Netherlands, we are looking for a highly collaborative, passionate and skilled Graphics Programmer that can support our graphics programming team and implement high-level graphical effects as well as as well as making low-level enhancements to the graphics engines we work with to enable and optimize these on various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Designing and writing well structured, readable and maintainable code
• Key role in a team working on a large code base
• Working with state of the art graphics and lighting techniques
• Debugging and solving different development problems pragmatically

Essential Requirements

• At least 3 years of previous experience as a programmer in the games industry or a related industry
• Up to date knowledge of the current APIs such as DirectX 11/12 and OpenGL 4.x and Vulkan.
• Profound understanding of state of the art graphics and lighting techniques.
• Solid mathematical background.
• Fluent in C++ and other applicable programming languages
• Strong understanding of optimization techniques
• Thorough understanding of code performance and complexity
• Works well in an environment with deadlines and milestones
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English
• Living in the Netherlands, not a remote role

Plusses

• (Native) Dutch speaker
• Ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges