Senior Optimization Programmer

Job description: 

For our studio in Utrecht, the Netherlands, we are looking for a highly collaborative, passionate, and skilled Senior Optimization Programmer that can support our teams for upcoming AAA titles.

Essential Duties:

• Own optimization challenges on the project both on CPU and GPU.
• Prioritize optimization challenges with leadership.
• Support the developers on the team with optimization challenges.

Competencies, Skills & Knowledge: 

• Excellent understanding of optimization techniques on both CPU and GPU.
• Excellent debugging and profiling skills.
• Excellent understanding of code performance and complexity.
• Able to work in an environment with deadlines and milestones.
• Able to write well-structured, readable and maintainable code.
• Fluent in C/C++ and other applicable programming languages.
• Function well working in a team and on a large code base.
• Communicates with directness/candour and is adept at conflict resolution.
• Fluent in written and spoken english.

Essential Requirements: 

• 5(+) years programming experience in the game industry or a related industry.

Plusses: 

• (Native) Dutch speaker.
• Up to date knowledge of the current graphics APIs such as DirectX 12.
• Experience with console programming.