Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isnât just the Best Place to Play â itâs also the Best Place to Work. Today, weâre recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStationÂź5, PlayStationÂź4, PlayStationÂźVR, PlayStationÂźPlus, 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 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 youâll be doing
Analysis of customer requirements to produce maintainable designs
Develop and deliver work to schedule
Participate in code and documentation reviews
Provide estimates for tasks
Provide feedback to technical writers producing documentation
Work with support engineers on customer issues
What we are looking for
Must have
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Strong C/C++ skills gained in a commercial environment
Deep understanding of concurrency and related design patterns
A solid understanding of software testing techniques including writing unit tests
Experience with Git, GitHub or other major version control systems
Good problem-solving skills
Nice to have
Strong UI / UX design skills
Experience with other languages including C# .NET, Rust and/or Python
Experience with UI frameworks including native and web-based frameworks such as Blazor or React
Familiar with HTML / CSS / JavaScript / Web Assembly
Experience with H264, HEVC, AAC, and PCM video/audio encoding and decoding
Decoding frameworks and pipelines such as FFmpeg and Media Foundation
2D Graphics experience for rendering with DirectX, OpenGL or WebGL/WebGPU
Experience of developing high performance / multi-threaded applications on Windows, Linux and/or MacOS
Experience with other languages including Rust and/or Python
PostgreSQL or similar relational database products
Familiarity with networking fundamentals and programming
Understanding of cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and containerization concepts
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.