Graphics UI Programmer

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Role: PlayStation Studios – San Diego Studio - Graphics UI Programmer (contractor)

Why PlayStation? Why San Diego Studio? 

If you would like to be a part of the team that brings Major League Baseball to life, then this is your chance! San Diego Studio, maker of MLB The Show, is looking to add a Graphics UI Programmer to our All-Star line-up….”

We are the team behind MLB The Show, a critically acclaimed AAA sports franchise developed for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Our focus is on delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. 

We are seeking a Graphics UI Programmer to join our team and support the development of optimized rendering solutions for complex UI systems within our custom game engine. You will collaborate directly with the UI programming team, focusing on building and exposing high-performance rendering pipelines tailored to dynamic, visually intensive 2D screens.

You will also be responsible for addressing ongoing graphics feature requests and ensuring seamless integration with the engine’s rendering architecture. This role is ideal for developers with deep C++ expertise, strong shader programming skills, and an interest in optimizing real-time visuals for performance and scalability.

The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, great attention to detail, and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the UI programming team to expose and integrate optimized rendering pipelines for complex, animated UI systems.
• Develop and maintain efficient GPU shader code (compute, vertex, pixel) to support UI rendering and visual fidelity.
• Own and implement new graphics features as requested by the design and art teams.
• Analyze and address GPU performance bottlenecks, particularly in scenarios involving detailed, animated 2D rendering.
• Ensure rendering solutions are robust, scalable, and performant across multiple platforms.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in C++ programming (academic, personal, or professional).
• Proficiency with graphics APIs such as DirectX or OpenGL.
• Experience writing optimized GPU shaders (compute, vertex, pixel).
• Strong foundational math skills (linear algebra, geometry, etc.).
• PC development experience with Visual Studio, Perforce, and other standard development tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Playstation, Microsoft or Nintendo console experience.
• Understanding of rendering and graphics pipelines in game engines.
• Familiarity with performance optimization for real-time rendering, especially with 2D UI elements.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Exposure to DCC tools such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Blender, and Substance Painter.
• Experience working with or developing for MacOS (desired but not required).

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