Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
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Role Overview:
As part of the Future Technology Group (FTG) Applied Research Engineering team, you will implement and deliver state of the art applications and plug-ins, involving a wide range of products, services and platforms.
FTG is focused on the future development of PlayStation, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference, love working with creative, intelligent, and collaborative colleagues. If that sounds like something you would love to do, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing:
- You will be involved in all stages of the development life cycle, from feature design and planning through to implementation and launch of services and applications.
- Evaluating state-of-the-art research that can include Machine Learning, AI and graphics, before productionising as a variety of services, plug-ins and applications
- Collaborating with the Design and Art teams to deliver proof-of-concepts using different software and hardware solutions.
- Continuously innovating, developing, and delivering advancements for existing projects
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process.
What we’re looking for:
- This is a mid-level to senior engineering role, that can demonstrate the below skills with a portfolio/github repo.
- You must have the ability and knowledge to develop code in C++ in the context of high-performance, low-latency systems.
- You’ll need to be passionate about games, software, and hardware design, and you’ll need to have some (not all) of the following desirable skills.
- Strong proficiency in modern C++
- Strong experience with commercial game engines
- Shader programming experience
- Experience of 3D/UI graphics programming with Vulkan or similar API
- Experience in Machine Learning is a plus
- Strong technical background in maths or computer science, educated to at least degree level or with equivalent experience
- Able to review, debug and enhance already produced code
- Ability to work constructively as part of a larger team
- Ability to work proactively on your own
- Good presentation and communication skills
Nice to have:
- Experience with git / github / gitlab source control
- Experience with testing methodology and frameworks
- Experience with continuous integration systems and pipelines
- Experience of video and audio encoding
- Experience and awareness of the 3D art and animation pipelines within Unreal Engine
- Experience with Unity (c#)
- Knowledge of PlayStation hardware and SDK
- Knowledge and ability to construct blueprints within Unreal Engine
Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year
- On Site Gym
- Subsidised Café
- Free soft drinks
- On site bar
- Access to cycle garage and showers
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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What We Do
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics.
We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.
