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As a Web Tools Programmer, you will have total project ownership, including the development and deployment of the entire technology stack. From integrating with our game's runtime codebase ...

Senior Tools Engineer

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

Our client is looking for a Tools Programmer to join their fully remote team to build next generation MMOs and Multiplayer Games. They currently need a programmer passionate about terrain and ...

Morfologica, Inc. is seeking several Tools Developers at various Federal Facilities throughout Northern Virginia. ONLY CANDIDATES WITH ACTIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCES AND APPROPRIATE POLY WILL ...

Senior Tools Engineer

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site +1

$112K - $154K/yr

Our client is looking for a Tools Programmer to join their fully remote team to build next generation MMOs and Multiplayer Games. They currently need a programmer passionate about terrain and ...

$80K - $90K/yr

Experience with programming languages and software development tools * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all audiences

Experience with programming languages and software development tools * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all audiences

$80K - $90K/yr

Experience with programming languages and software development tools * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all audiences

Experience with programming languages and software development tools * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all audiences

Experience with programming languages and software development tools * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all audiences

$80K - $90K/yr

Experience with programming languages and software development tools * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all audiences

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Developer Tools Engineer Location: Spring, TX (Day 1 Onsite - 5 Days/Week) Job Type: Long-Term Contract Top Skills: GitHub Enterprise | JFrog | Power BI | Azure DevOps | CI/CD | Azure | AWS ...

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Requirements Tools Engineer Location: Pleasanton, CA (100% Onsite) Job ID: #46758 Pay Rate: 90 k - 105k/annum Description The Requirements Tools Engineer will be responsible for enabling and ...

Requirements Tools Engineer Location: Pleasanton, CA (100% Onsite) Job ID: #46758 Pay Rate: 90 k - 105k/annum Description The Requirements Tools Engineer will be responsible for enabling and ...

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How much do tools programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for tools programmer in the United States is $125,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Tools Programmer?

As a Tools Programmer, you will spend your days designing, implementing, and maintaining software tools that support artists, designers, and other developers in their workflow. This often involves collaborating closely with team members to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure tools are intuitive and reliable. You might also work on optimizing existing tools or integrating new technology into the development pipeline. Regular communication with end users of your tools is common to ensure they meet production needs. This role requires balancing independent programming tasks with frequent team interactions to deliver effective solutions.

What does a Tools Programmer do?

A Tools Programmer develops and maintains software tools that help game developers work more efficiently. These tools can include level editors, asset pipelines, debugging utilities, and performance analysis tools. Their goal is to streamline development processes and improve productivity for artists, designers, and other programmers. They typically work closely with multiple departments to understand their needs and create custom solutions. Strong programming skills, particularly in languages like C++, Python, or C#, are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tools Programmer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tools Programmer, you need strong proficiency in software development (typically C++ or Python), understanding of computer science fundamentals, and often a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with source control systems (like Git), industry-standard development environments, and experience with game engines or DCC tools is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset are essential soft skills for working with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for building efficient, user-friendly tools that streamline development workflows and enhance productivity across projects.

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Web Tools Programmer

Naughty Dog

Santa Monica, CA โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

This is a hybrid/ย onsiteย position.ย 

Forย nearly 40ย 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.ย We'reย also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently,ย we'reย busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, andย we'dย love to find talented individuals to join us.ย 

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.ย 

At Naughty Dog, the growing web tools infrastructure hasย greatly enhancedย developers' workflows over the years and is only accelerating. We seeย great potentialย in this expansion for services like asset management, our build pipeline, andย large-scaleย game data. As a Web Tools Programmer, you will have total project ownership, including the development and deployment of the entire technology stack. From integrating with our game's runtime codebase, architecting a backend infrastructure, and developing functional user interfaces, our game development team will rely on you to innovate and improve ourย engine'sย toolset.ย 

Whatย youย willย do:ย 

  • Design, develop, andย maintainย fullstackย web applications and integrations that enhance development workflows and connect with core studio tools and servicesย 
  • Extend and customize Atlassian applications (Jira, Confluence) through plugins, REST APIs, and automation frameworks to meetย studiospecificย needsย 
  • Work across distributed systems, investigating issues,ย optimizingย performance, and ensuring reliability of our internal tools ecosystemย 
  • Design andย maintainย databases (relational, document, and cache stores) that support internal tools and analyticsย 
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to translate their workflows into maintainable, scalable, and systemic solutionsย 
  • Manage and prioritize multiple projects and their respective tasks independently while contributing toย long-termย architectural planningย 
  • Share knowledge with teammates in tool development, infrastructure best practices, and debugging complex integrationsย 
  • Additionalย responsibilities may be assigned as needed or desiredย 

What Skills you will use:ย 

  • Minimum of 3 years working in theย video game industryย 
  • Managing Jira administration, workflows, permissions, and automationย 
  • Experience writing plugins, extensions, and integrations for Atlassian products like Jira and Confluenceย 
  • Ability to prototype and quickly iterate on front-end web toolsย leveragingย modern web frameworks like Vue and Tailwindย 
  • Advancedย proficiencyย withย serversideย development across various interpreted languages (JavaScript/Typescript, Python, or PHP) and practical knowledge of REST API designย 
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, including performance optimization, fault tolerance, and observabilityย 
  • Experience administering,ย optimizing, and migrating databases (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis) and understanding when it makes sense to use one over anotherย 
  • Familiarity managing and developing both cloud and on-prem infrastructuresย leveragingย containerization, infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible), and observability toolsย 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills necessary for working across our various departments and disciplines to improve their quality of lifeย 

Bonus Skills:ย 

  • Previousย experience as a JIRA administratorย 
  • Experience reading and writing applications written in compiled languages such as C++ย 

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

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