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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.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
We have a phenomenal opportunity to join our Developer Technology Group here at PlayStation HQ in San Mateo, CA. We seek a graphics software engineer to assist studios from AAA to Indie, tackle complex engineering problems and research and develop innovative graphics techniques, algorithms, and tools. If this is you, we want to hear from you!
We offer flexible working hours and hybrid working, with most, though not all days working from home. We don’t have crunch like some game teams and aim to give staff a good work/life balance.
This position offers the opportunity to work remotely.
Support, educate, and push the boundaries of game technology for developers
Directed R&D with the opportunity to create new technologies for developers
Have ownership of projects that impact PlayStation technology and game engineers directly
Work with leading AAA studios and engineers around the world
Become an expert in high-end computing graphics technology
Focus on graphics and systems technology at the deepest levels and areas of specialization
Develop broad and deep understanding of console hardware, graphics, systems, and I/O
Insight into leading industry developer’s technology pipelines
Learn how PlayStation became the market leader in gaming technology
Innovate graphics code and technology to maximize rendering quality and performance on PlayStation platforms
Have a support and service-oriented mindset
Proven ability to learn new skills and eager to embrace new challenges
Excellent collaborator and ability to work effectively and efficiently with others
Excellent communication skills through all mediums (verbal, written, etc.)
Comfortable speaking to large groups publicly
Enjoys creating educational materials (PowerPoint, articles, etc.)
Flexible in areas of development and assignment of tasks
Self-motivated and resourceful
Acts independently, professionally, and proactively with continuous drive for excellence
Investigate and identify issues for developers to resolve blockers through code, technical guidance, and documentation
Fulfill department KPIs (Key-Performance-Indicators) which are directly tied to department support metrics such as quality of response, response times, resolution times, etc.
Participate in internal/external training which is driven by developer needs. Including but not limited to creation of content for PlayStation partners at public and private events such as GDC, internal developer conferences, webinars, etc.
Have ability to:
Ramp-up quickly on multiple topics/subjects to become the expert
Handle and prioritize multiple issues and projects at the same time
Mentorship:
Will Insert yourself as a mentor to junior level engineers
Looks to delegate, guide, encourage and assist others
Leads by example
70% Hands-on time providing technical guidance, researching solutions, debugging / implementing code, and improving documentation for partners
15% Research, development, and creation of internal / external developer training content
10% Mentorship and assistance for other engineers
5% Participating in team meetings and other administrative tasks
Have worked with cutting edge graphics technology, R&D, or as a game developer
Have experience working with and writing drivers, core technology
Obsessed with optimizations and efficiency
You like to tinker, reverse engineer, and make things better, faster
Have a track record of delivering professional products within time and on budget
Tired of long hours crunching at work and not having enough time for yourself and family
BS in Computer Science or equivalent
Industry and/or academic experience within the supported domain (Gfx, Sys, Network, etc.)
Industry and/or academic hands-on experience with graphics techniques, languages, APIs, and tools
Strong C/C++ programing ability and structured programming knowledge
Graphics experience, including understanding of GPU hardware and graphics pipelines
Excellent analysis, debugging, problem-solving and code optimization skills
DTG is regarded as a global leader in providing deep technical expertise to game developers. As an engineer in DTG, you will be part of a world-class team focused on finding answers and solutions to complex challenges developers face. If you love stretching the limits of what is technically possible, and you are eager to learn new things, then you will fit right in.
Our team works closely with various Sony family groups across the globe from San Mateo, Tokyo, to London, helping to define PlayStation technology now and in the future.
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
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.
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