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 doing
1. Analysis of customer requirements to produce maintainable designs
2. Develop and deliver work to schedule
3. Participate in code and documentation reviews
4. Provide estimates for tasks
5. Provide input to technical writers producing documentation
6. Work with support engineers on customer issues
7. Supporting other team projects on an adhoc basis when the need arises
What we are looking for
Must have
8. BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience
9. Strong C/C++ skills gained in a commercial environment
10. Deep understanding of concurrency and related design patterns
11. A solid understanding of software testing techniques including writing unit tests
12. Experience with Git, GitHub or other major version control systems
13. Good problem-solving skills
Nice to have
14. Strong UI / UX design skills
15. Experience with other languages including C# .NET, Rust and/or Python
16. Experience with UI frameworks including native and web-based frameworks such as Blazor or React
17. Familiar with HTML / CSS / JavaScript / Web Assembly
18. Experience with H264, HEVC, AAC, and PCM video/audio encoding and decoding
19. Decoding frameworks and pipelines such as FFmpeg and Media Foundation
20. 2D Graphics experience for rendering with DirectX, OpenGL or WebGL/WebGPU
21. Experience of developing high performance / multi-threaded applications on Windows, Linux and/or MacOS
22. PostgreSQL or similar relational database products
23. Familiarity with networking fundamentals and programming
24. Understanding of cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and containerization concepts
Benefits:
25. Discretionary bonus opportunity
26. Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
27. Private Medical Insurance
28. Dental Scheme
29. 25 days holiday per year
30. On Site Gym
31. Subsidised Café
32. Free soft drinks
33. On site bar
34. 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.