This is a hybrid/ onsite position. 

What you will do: 

• Pitch, design, implement, and own enemy NPC archetypes 
• Work with AI programmers to develop foundational NPC technology and implementing and tuning enemy AI behaviors 
• Work with animators to develop enemy locomotion and traversal, melee moves, ambient behaviors, and other custom abilities. Make every enemy archetype feel unique and memorable 
• Collaborate with the Design team to conceptualize, prototype, implement, tune, and balance gameplay mechanics and systems  
• Communicate with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the enemies you’re owning 
• Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes  
• Drive communication and collaboration for enemies you design and the levels they are in, ensuring communication across disciplines and meeting deadlines  
• Effective and respectful communicator and collaborator, both with other designers and members of other departments  
• Facilitate playtesting and feedback sessions to iterate on combat systems and fine-tune them based on player experiences 
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team 

What skills you will use:  

• 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games, specifically focused on developing action-adventure or shooter games 
• At least one shipped title as a combat designer or similar role. Experience with behavior trees or similar NPC AI concepts preferred 
• Strong coding ability: Computer Science degree preferred though not required  
• Proficient in using game engines and tools (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) for combat implementation and design scripting (C#, Lua, Visual Scripting)  
• Welcomes feedback on their work and embraces the “let’s try it” mentality 
• Proficient and effective communication skills, including diagramming and sketching 
• Fluent in modern character action-adventure and shooter combat games. Maintains knowledge of the broader gaming landscape trends  
• Knowledge of narrative structure and how it intersects with gameplay and combat 
• A keen eye for detail in character action games, able to tune gameplay systems to make them feel smooth and impactful  
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills 

This is a hybrid/ onsite position.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.   

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome a diverse pool of candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together. 

We have a small SDET team, so you will interact with multiple departments, game systems and pipeline technologies. As a member of SDET at Naughty Dog, you will experience direct ownership, serving as both primary point of contact for your responsible areas within the wider studio, as well as being expected to own and drive their development. You will experience varied and challenging responsibilities requiring a high level of adaptability and a taste for discovering cutting-edge technologies.   

What you will do: 

• Operating, maintaining, and improving multiple continuous integration processes for both source code and assets builds 

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the packaging and mastering process of the game 

• Deploy and maintain project branches, both during development and as part of release management 

• Work with fellow engineers and QA to provide an extensible foundation for testing infrastructure 

• Work with artists, designers, and other departments to ensure fast and stable build operations within the studio 

• Responsibilities may evolve based on needs 

What skills you will use: 

• Experience with continuous integration systems 

• Strong skills with python 

• Strong skills with C++ 

• Good working knowledge of Perforce 

• Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game 

• Minimum of 3 years working in the video game industry 

• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience 

Bonus Skills: 

• Experience with console programming 

• Experience working in a C++ game engine 

• Experience with databases and query optimizations 

• Experience with backend development, including databases 

• Experience with frontend web development with HTML, JavaScript, etc. 

• Experience with machine provisioning and deployment (e.g. Ansible)  

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

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This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions. 
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.   

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.  

Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in French.  This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for French speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both French and English, and a keen eye for detail. 

  What you will do:  

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues 
• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary 
• Create and execute test plans 
• Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text, specifically French
• Provide quality assurance and development support for French 
• Language content 
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others 
• Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtime 
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed 

 What skills you will use: 

• Fluency in French; native speakers preferred 
• Fluency in English 
• A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both French and English 
• Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation 
• Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments 
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 
• A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independently 
• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems 

  Bonus Skills:  

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond French
• Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.) 
• Scripting or programming experience 

All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position. 
 
Additional Material Submission: 

We recognize that applicants fluent in French may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry 

• Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design: 
  Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity. 

• Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background: 
  Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style. 

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test. 

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions. 
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.   

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.  

Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in Japanese.  This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for Japanese speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both Japanese and English, and a keen eye for detail. 

  What you will do:  

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues 

• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary 

• Create and execute test plans 

• Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text, specifically Japanese

• Provide quality assurance and development support for Japanese
• Language content 

• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others 

• Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtime 

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed 

 What skills you will use: 

• Fluency in Japanese; native speakers preferred 

• Fluency in English 

• A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English 

• Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation 

• Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments 

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 

• A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independently 

• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems 

  Bonus Skills:  

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond Japanese

• Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.) 
• Scripting or programming experience 

All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position. 
 
Additional Material Submission: 

We recognize that applicants fluent in Japanese may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry 

• Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design: 
  Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity. 

• Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background: 
  Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style. 

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test. 

This is a hybrid / onsite position.  

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us!

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

Please note: This is not a rigging position. We are looking for an animator that is capable of being the bridge between art and technical teams by designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex runtime animation systems and character behaviors. 

What you will do: 

• Facilitate the creation and implementation of tools and techniques that allow the building of complex and high-quality animation systems

• Innovate and streamline animation pipeline processes and workflows

• Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges

• Create high quality animation content supporting the newly developed behaviors and systems and implement it in engine

• Work with the animation leadership on defining and maintaining the style and quality bar of the in-game animation

• Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation

• Contribute to the strategic development of internal technologies and artistic processes

What skills you will use: 

• 5+ years of industry experience in technical animation for games

• Proficiency in Python, C#, C++ or other programming languages is required

• Full understanding of in-game animation tools like state machines, blend trees, IK solvers, etc.

• Expertise with mocap and keyframe based digital content creation pipelines built on Maya or Motionbuilder

• Proven track record of creating visually stunning animations for diverse game genres

• Proactively contributes to the progress of the team and the project

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an animation test. 

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The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is listed below. This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I & II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to join our team in creating the next generation of award-winning story telling! We are looking for an artist who can help create characters, creatures AND develop pipelines that help streamline and push boundaries to create compelling characters that fit seamlessly within the narrative-driven worlds we build. By working alongside other departments and disciplines to inform, inspire, collaborate and develop artistic solutions to technical obstacles, you’ll help ensure our character pipeline is at the forefront of AAA development.

What you will do:

• Work with artists, technical artists, and engineers to design, implement and maintain new workflows that will help streamline and enhance our tools, shaders, and processes

• Use provided concept art and references to create highly detailed character and creature models

• Create high poly models, UVs, in game topology and textures to ensure high quality in game characters that work within our technical constraints, while also looking for areas to develop and push past our current boundaries

• Monitor the needs of rigging, animation, and design to ensure clear characters in game

• Maintain a clear and consistent workflow under an established schedule

• Work closely to FX and Lighting artists to create characters that meet artistic and technical requirements

• Provide direction to character artists for aesthetic and technical considerations

• Work closely with the Tool and Engine Team to develop new or improve upon old techniques to improve character model quality

• Work closely with Leads, Principals and Directors to keep quality and style consistent across all characters

• Help document new and existing pipelines to streamline processes for internal and external artists

• Act as a power user to evaluate and demo new software and tools from 3rd party developers for the character pipeline

What skills will you use:

• Highly skilled at working with and defining standards for PBR materials, topology, and in game character pipelines

• Experience developing shaders with technical artists and programmers

• Intermediate knowledge of python scripting, not required, but a plus

• Highly skilled at sculpting, modeling, texturing, shading characters and assets for games

• High level knowledge of hair curve and card creation for next gen games

• Keen eye to form, lighting, colors and composition

• Very strong portfolio showing high quality characters

• At least 5 years of experience as a character artist, working on at least one AAA title

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This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions. 
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.   

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.  

Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in Korean.  This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for Korean speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both Korean and English, and a keen eye for detail. 

  What you will do:  

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues 

• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary 

• Create and execute test plans 

• Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text, specifically Korean

• Provide quality assurance and development support for Korean
• Language content 

• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others 

• Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtime 

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed 

 What skills you will use: 

• Fluency in Korean; native speakers preferred 

• Fluency in English 

• A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Korean and English 

• Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation 

• Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments 

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 

• A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independently 

• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems 

  Bonus Skills:  

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond Korean

• Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.) 
• Scripting or programming experience 

All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position. 
 
Additional Material Submission: 

We recognize that applicants fluent in Korean may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry 

• Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design: 
  Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity. 

• Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background: 
  Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style. 

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test. 

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions. 
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.   

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.  

Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in Portuguese (Portugal).  This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for Portuguese (Portugal) speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both Portuguese (Portugal) and English, and a keen eye for detail. 

  What you will do:  

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues 

• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary 

• Create and execute test plans 

• Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text, specifically Portuguese (Portugal)

• Provide quality assurance and development support for Portuguese (Portugal)

•  language content 

• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others 

• Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtime 

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed 

 What skills you will use: 

• Fluency in Portuguese (Portugal); native speakers preferred 

• Fluency in English 

• A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Latin American Spanish and English 

• Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation 

• Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments 

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 

• A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independently 

• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems 

  Bonus Skills:  

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond Portuguese (Portugal)

• Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.) 

• Scripting or programming experience 

All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position. 
 
Additional Material Submission: 

We recognize that applicants fluent in Portuguese (Portugal) may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry 

• Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design: 
  Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity. 

• Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background: 
  Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style. 

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test. 

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

This is a hybrid / onsite position.  

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. We’ve been busy at the Kennel, most recently releasing The Last of Us Part I, a complete and faithful remake of the original game, rebuilt from the ground up and fully optimized for the PlayStation 5 and currently in development for PC. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll be continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

The Lighting Artist will be crafting lighting and post effects for background lighting.

What you will do:

• Develop the lighting scheme, color-palette, post-processing-fx, and general visual mood that turns unlit 3-D environment models into exciting and visually compelling 3D game environments

• Work with modelers and texture/shader artists to optimize the visual look and run-time performance of the Environments

• Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows both giving and  receiving feedback

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What skills you will use:

• 1-3 years of industry experience in Film or Games generating final picture

• Has shipped at least one AAA game

• Excellent competency in Autodesk Maya and knowledge of Global Illumination

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Thorough understanding of direct/indirect light, luminance / exposure and color-theory

• Proven work experience with generating light-maps, pre-lighting or baked lighting is desired

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an art test.

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This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions. 
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.   

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.  

Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in Italian.  This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for Italian speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both Italian and English, and a keen eye for detail. 

  What you will do:  

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues 

• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary 

• Create and execute test plans 
• Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text, specifically Italian
• Provide quality assurance and development support for Italian
• Language content 

• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others 

• Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtime 

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed 

 What skills you will use: 

• Fluency in Italian; native speakers preferred 

• Fluency in English 

• A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Italian and English 

• Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation 

• Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments 

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 

• A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independently 

• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems 

  Bonus Skills:  

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond Italian

• Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.) 
• Scripting or programming experience 

All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position. 
 
Additional Material Submission: 

We recognize that applicants fluent in Italian may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry 

• Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design: 
  Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity. 

• Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background: 
  Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style. 

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test. 

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

This is a hybrid / onsite position.  

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I is now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

In this role you’ll be responsible for prototyping gameplay using our in-house tools and scripting language, which could range from combat encounters to narrative sequences to player mechanics and enemy behaviors. Then working across departments to bring your prototypes into production and polish your work to the high level of quality Naughty Dog is known for.  We’re looking for self-motivated, proactive designers who enjoy creating unique experiences and can combine their technical and creative skills while iterating rapidly.

 What you will do 

• Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, and AI behaviors
• Collaborating with the Design team to conceptualize, prototype, implement, tune, and balance gameplay mechanics and systems
• Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the areas you’re owning
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

 What skills will you use

• Significant programming ability (Computer Science undergraduate degree preferred)
• Knowledge of 3D math
• Experience with C++, C#, Lua, or other scripting language
• Broad understanding of gaming landscape
• Self-starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to take design direction when offered, brainstorm, iterate and come up with fun and creative solutions
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

 Bonus Skills

• Experience developing third-person action games
• Experience with 3D level editors
• Understanding of narrative principles, and conveying emotion through gameplay
• Experience with the following areas of design
• Behavior Trees
• Melee
• Combat Systems
• Character animation
• Enemy & boss design

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

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This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.  

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

This is a hybrid/ onsite position.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. We’ve been busy at the Kennel, most recently releasing The Last of Us Part I, a complete and faithful remake of the original game, rebuilt from the ground up and fully optimized for the PlayStation 5 and currently in development for PC. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll be continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

The Dialogue Editor is responsible for ingesting recorded dialogue, editing, and selecting takes based on notes and direction from the Creative Director and/or Dialogue Lead. The takes are then passed onto the Dialogue Designer for implementation. From there, the coordinator is expected to level and master the files and do any work necessary to support the dialogue team as the files move through our pipeline.

What you will do:

●        Edit VO sessions and select takes based on notes within the scripts

●        Collaborate with Dialogue Designers to ensure assets are correctly implemented in-game

●        Prepare and manage materials needed for recording VO sessions

●        Provide assets and audio stems for the animation department

●        Help master combat, story, and in-game cinematic voice assets

●        Ensure the overall quality and implementation of all voice assets

●        Support the localization team to make sure collaboration between the various territories runs smoothly

●        Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What skills you will use:

●        High degree of proficiency with any DAW (Pro Tools or Reaper preferred)

●        Strong familiarity with spreadsheet applications (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers)

●        Understanding of dialogue production pipelines in game development

●        Must be extremely detail oriented and be able to manage tens of thousands of audio files

●        At least 3 years of experience in professional audio editorial and at least 1 shipped title

Bonus Skills:

●        Experience with creative processing on dialogue files

●        Knowledge of VBA, Java, Python or other scripting languages

●        Audio scripting and implementation experience

●        Experience with Sound Design

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete a test.

This is a hybrid/ onsite position.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome a diverse pool of candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together. We have a small core tech team, so you will interact with multiple departments, game systems and pipeline technologies. As a core tech programmer at Naughty Dog, you will experience total project ownership: talk directly to the artists and designers, devise and build the technology they use. You will experience varied and challenging responsibilities requiring a high level of adaptability and a taste for discovering cutting-edge technologies.

What you will do:

• Tackling complex problems: Design, develop, and support technology in our production pipeline from DCC tools, throughout our asset management and conditioning pipeline, down to the supporting runtime game systems 
• Work with and enable artists and designers to create incredible assets throughout all stages of production, with an eye on constantly improving creation workflows, user experience, and performance of our tools and technologies 
• Navigate and constantly improve an extensive code base 
• Responsibilities may evolve based on needs 

What skills you will use:

• Minimum of 3 years working in the video game industry 
• Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game 
• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience 
• Excellent 3D math skills (especially linear algebra and vector math)
• Extensive experience in creating one or more of the following PC applications in C++ or C#: level editor, art prototype catalogue/database, animation/cinematic editor, material/shader editor, dcc plug-ins, build tools, data messaging tools, lighting tools or equivalent software 
• Experience with PC application programming

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with console programming 
• Experience with databases and query optimizations 
• Experience with a scripting language 
• Experience using DCC applications 

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

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This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions. 
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.   

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.  

Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in German.  This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for German speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both German and English, and a keen eye for detail. 

  What you will do:  

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues 

• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary 

• Create and execute test plans 

• Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text, specifically German

• Provide quality assurance and development support for German
•  Language content 

• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others 

• Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtime 

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed 

 What skills you will use: 

• Fluency in German; native speakers preferred 

• Fluency in English 

• A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both German and English 

• Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation 

• Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments 

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 

• A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independently 

• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems 

  Bonus Skills:  

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond German

• Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.) 
• Scripting or programming experience 

All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position. 
 
Additional Material Submission: 

We recognize that applicants fluent in German may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry 

• Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design: 
  Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity. 

• Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background: 
  Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style. 

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test. 

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions. 
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.   

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.   

Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in Castilian Spanish.  This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for Castilian Spanish speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both Castilian Spanish and English, and a keen eye for detail. 

  What you will do:  

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues 

• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary 

• Create and execute test plans 

• Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text, specifically Castilian Spanish

• Provide quality assurance and development support for Castilian Spanish

•  language content 

• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others 

• Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtime 

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed 

 What skills you will use: 

• Fluency in Castilian Spanish; native speakers preferred 

• Fluency in English 

• A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Castilian Spanish and English 

• Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation 

• Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments 

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 

• A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independently 

• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems 

  Bonus Skills:  

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond Castilian Spanish

• Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.) 

• Scripting or programming experience 

All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position. 
 
Additional Material Submission: 

We recognize that applicants fluent in Castilian Spanish may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry 

• Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design: 
  Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity. 

• Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background: 
  Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style. 

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test.