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Sony Bend Studio, renowned creator of Days Gone, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Syphon Filter, is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title.
We are seeking a Senior Technical Mission Designer to design and implement high-quality mission gameplay. This role is embedded within the development team and focuses on delivering polished mission content through a combination of systems design, scripting, and iteration.
Responsibilities:Design and implement mission gameplay that delivers strong pacing, clarity, and player engagement
Own mission development from concept through final implementation, including hands-on scripting and population work
Collaborate with design, engineering, art, and animation to integrate missions into the broader game experience
Translate design direction into functional gameplay using scripting systems, state machines, and event-driven logic
Identify, debug, and resolve gameplay and scripting issues
Iterate on mission content based on playtests, feedback, and data
Contribute to maintaining design quality and consistency within established pipelines and standards
Provide guidance and share best practices with other designers as needed
5+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on mission, systems, or technical design
Experience shipping content involving mission or gameplay systems
Strong proficiency with visual scripting tools and gameplay implementation workflows
Working knowledge of C++ and core programming concepts
Deep understanding of state machines, event systems, and gameplay logic
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Ability to ramp quickly and work effectively within an existing team and toolset
At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on mission, systems, or technical design
- Experience shipping content involving mission or gameplay systems
- Strong proficiency with visual scripting tools and gameplay implementation workflows
- Working knowledge of C++ and core programming concepts
- Deep understanding of state machines, event systems, and gameplay logic
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Ability to ramp quickly and work effectively within an existing team and toolset
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PlayStation and has not been reviewed or approved by PlayStation.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, mental wellbeing programs, disability, and life insurance. Feedback suggests coverage breadth is a consistent strength that helps anchor overall comp satisfaction.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with a company match along with student‑loan repayment and a college‑savings plan match. These financial supports are positioned as strong additions to total compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include paid parental and family‑care leave, fertility and family‑forming support, backup care, and child developmental resources. Feedback suggests these programs are valued and contribute to a well‑rounded package.
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