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. Graphics ProgrammerFor our studio in Utrecht, the Netherlands, we are looking for a highly?collaborative, passionate and skilled Graphics Programmer?to support our graphics programming team. In this role, you will implement high-level graphical effects as well as low-level enhancements to the graphics engines we work with to enable and optimize them. Responsibilities: Designing and writing well-structured, readable and maintainable codePlaying a key role in a team working on a large code baseWorking with state of the art graphics and lighting techniquesDebug and pragmatically solve various development problemsEssential Requirements:A minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a programmer in the games industry or a related industryUp-to-date knowledge of current APIs such as DirectX 11/12 and OpenGL 4.x and VulkanProfound understanding of state of the art graphics and lighting techniquesA solid background in mathematicsFluency in C++ and other applicable programming languagesStrong understanding of optimization techniquesThorough understanding of code performance and complexityAbility to work well in a deadline and milestone driven environment  Good communication skills in written and spoken EnglishMust live in the Netherlands, this is not a remote rolePlusses:(Native) Dutch speaker