ソフトウェアエンジニア/開発リーダー(PlayStationサブシステム & 製造ソフトウェア)

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Tokyo, JPN
In-Office
Senior level
Gaming
The Role
Design and implement low-level PlayStation subsystems and manufacturing/test software from requirements through integration. Work spans system controllers, application processors, firmware, device drivers, RTOS/Linux-based control, and manufacturing/test systems. Role may include technical leadership and close hardware-software collaboration to ensure boot, control, reliability, and production quality.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.



■職務内容
本ポジションは、PlayStationを根幹から支えるサブシステム/製造ソフトウェアを設計・実装するソフトウェアエンジニア、または開発を取りまとめるリーダーです。電源投入からゲーム実行に至るまでの土台となるソフトウェアを、要求分析から設計、実装、評価、インテグレーションまで一気通貫で担当していただきます。本組織で扱うのは、システムコントローラ、アプリケーションプロセッサ、そして設計評価・製造検査用のソフトウェアです。これらはPlayStationの起動・制御・信頼性・製造品質を支える中核的な領域であり、ハードウェアの仕様に深く踏み込んだソフトウェア開発が求められる、専門性の高い技術領域です。ソフトウェアとハードウェアの垣根を越え、チームでアイデアを出し合いながら、次世代のゲーム体験を支える技術に挑戦したいエンジニアを歓迎します。
■職場紹介
本部署は、PlayStationシステムソフトウェア開発組織の中でも、低レイヤーのソフトウェア開発を担う部署です。電気設計、LSI開発、メカ設計、QA、商品企画、製造、出荷後サポートなど、PlayStationに関わる幅広い組織と技術的に連携しながら、開発から量産までの経験を積むことができます。また、最高の体験を実現するために、既存ソフトウェアを活用するだけでなく、PlayStation独自のアーキテクチャに最適化されたソフトウェアを、自ら設計・構築しています。世界中で利用される製品の根幹を支える技術に深く携わりながら、ソフトウェアとハードウェアの両面に精通したエンジニアとして成長できる環境です。
■業務内容
上記の組織におけるソフトウェア開発、または開発リーディングを担当していただきます。
担当する技術領域や役割については、スキル、ご経験、ご希望を踏まえて決定します。
■求められるスキル・技術領域
【必須(MUST)】
・C/C++言語でのソフトウェア開発経験
・以下のいずれかの開発経験
 - デバイスドライバ、組み込みシステムの開発経験
 - リアルタイムOS、Linux等を使った制御ソフトウェアの開発経験
 - ファームウェアやマイコン向けソフトウェアの開発経験
・SoC・CPUアーキテクチャに関する基礎的な知識
 - ハードウェア動作の基本的な理解、および仕様書を読み解ける技術リテラシー 

【歓迎(WANT)】
・製品試作・製品量産に携わった経験
・試作評価ソフトウェアや製造システムの開発経験
・ソフトウェア開発チームをリードした経験
■求める人物像
・ものづくりが好きで、技術を深く掘り下げることに喜びを感じる方
・自ら設計・実装することにやりがいを感じる方
・新しい技術やアーキテクチャに興味を持ち、継続的に学び続けられる方
・曖昧な状況においても課題を整理し、主体的に解決へ導ける方
・チームメンバーと協力しながら、より良い製品づくりに取り組める方
■求められる語学力
英語力およびご希望に応じて、担当領域を検討します。
海外チームとの協業機会もあるため、英語のドキュメント読解や、Eメール・チャットを用いたコミュニケーションに抵抗のない方を歓迎します。 

 

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 or maternity, 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.



Skills Required

  • Experience developing software in C/C++
  • Development experience with device drivers or embedded systems
  • Development experience using Real-time OS or Linux for control software
  • Experience with firmware or microcontroller-targeted software
  • Basic knowledge of SoC and CPU architecture
  • Ability to understand hardware operation and read specifications
  • Experience with product prototyping and mass production
  • Experience developing evaluation/test software or manufacturing systems
  • Experience leading a software development team
  • Ability to read English technical documents and communicate by email/chat

Sony Interactive Entertainment Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sony Interactive Entertainment and has not been reviewed or approved by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with mental wellbeing programs, prescription coverage, and access to HSAs/FSAs. Wellness reimbursements, disability and life insurance, and region‑specific supports such as fertility and family-forming care further strengthen the offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and family care leave, back‑up care, and child developmental and behavioral support are provided to assist families. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and parental/elder‑care coaching are available in some regions.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO is described as generous alongside paid holidays and flexible working hours. Some locations note additional time‑off mechanisms such as post‑project closures.

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The Company
HQ: San Mateo, California
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com. Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/

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