Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog is a video game development studio founded in 1984 by Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin. Originally named "JAM Software," the company changed its name in 1989 and is now a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment, based in Santa Monica, California. The studio began by creating games for Apple II platforms and has since established itself as a leading developer in the gaming industry. Naughty Dog is known for several highly successful franchises on PlayStation, including the iconic *Crash Bandicoot* series, the *Jak and Daxter* series, the *Uncharted* series, and *The Last of Us* series. The *Uncharted* franchise, in particular, has received numerous accolades, with *Uncharted 4: A Thief's End* winning multiple Game of the Year awards. The studio has garnered hundreds of industry awards and has built a dedicated global fan base, solidifying its reputation as a prominent player in video game development.

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Computer Games Santa Monica, United States Founded 1984 ~356 employees Private · Acquired

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Employees
356
+2% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$824K
Revenue ~$294M
12-month attrition
11.8%
Tech: 6.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
5
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
7
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Naughty Dog went from 403 employees in Jul 2023 to 356 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 16 people joined, 7 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other202
Design54
Engineering51
Success29
Operations10
Marketing5
HR4
Finance1

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Sound Design ImplementerUnited States, Santa Monica, CA2 weeks agoAssociate Game Designer, TechnicalUnited States, Santa Monica, CA $74k - $100k 3 weeks agoOutsourcing Production ArtistUnited States, Santa Monica, CA3 weeks agoVFX ArtistUnited States, Santa Monica, CA4 weeks agoSenior Game Designer (Combat)United States, Santa Monica, CA $145.1k - $181.4k 1 month agoSenior Gameplay AnimatorUnited States, Santa Monica, CA1 month agoSr. VFX ArtistUnited States, Santa Monica, CA1 month ago

Salaries at Naughty Dog

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10 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Design8
Engineering6
Operations2
Historical LCA Filings
2026
5
2025
6
2024
5

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 5 filings.

Funding

  • Jan 2001 · Acquired · Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI)

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Naughty Dog FAQ

How many employees does Naughty Dog have?

Naughty Dog has about 356 employees, up 2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Naughty Dog sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Naughty Dog filed 5 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Naughty Dog's revenue per employee?

Naughty Dog makes about $824K in revenue per employee, based on $293.5M annual revenue and 356 employees.

How much does Naughty Dog pay?

6figr has 10 salary profiles for Naughty Dog in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Naughty Dog salaries page. See Naughty Dog salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.