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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
The role Join the team that creates PlayStation development tools used by thousands of game developers, testers, artists, and producers to make every PlayStation game.Working with experienced colleagues, you will play a fundamental role in developing and improving our video streaming technology that has developed into a critical product since remote working became the norm.The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to continue to learn, to develop and to explore ideas; to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, and, above all, have a passion for quality.What you'll be doingAnalysis of customer requirements to produce maintainable designsDevelop and deliver work to scheduleParticipate in code and documentation reviewsProvide estimates for tasksProvide input to technical writers producing documentationWork with support engineers on customer issuesSupporting other team projects on an adhoc basis when the need arisesWhat we are looking forMust haveBSc in Computer Science or equivalent experienceStrong C/C++ skills gained in a commercial environmentDeep understanding of concurrency and related design patternsA solid understanding of software testing techniques including writing unit testsExperience with Git, GitHub or other major version control systemsGood problem-solving skillsNice to haveStrong UI / UX design skillsExperience with other languages including C# .NET, Rust and/or PythonExperience with UI frameworks including native and web-based frameworks such as Blazor or ReactFamiliar with HTML / CSS / JavaScript / Web AssemblyExperience with H264, HEVC, AAC, and PCM video/audio encoding and decodingDecoding frameworks and pipelines such as FFmpeg and Media Foundation2D Graphics experience for rendering with DirectX, OpenGL or WebGL/WebGPUExperience of developing high performance / multi-threaded applications on Windows, Linux and/or MacOSPostgreSQL or similar relational database productsFamiliarity with networking fundamentals and programmingUnderstanding of cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and containerization conceptsBenefits:Discretionary bonus opportunityHybrid Working (within Flexmodes)Private Medical InsuranceDental Scheme25 days holiday per yearOn Site GymSubsidised CaféFree soft drinksOn site barAccess to cycle garage and showers
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