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.
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Software Engineer II in San Mateo, CA to lead cross-functional software innovation projects to move concepts into prototypes and architect and design scalable, flexible and high-performance software systems. Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in the technology industry developing immersive interactive experiences using real-time 3D engines and spatial frameworks; building interactive prototypes involving real-time rendering and non-standard input/output systems; writing briefs and presenting on various concepts and technologies in Figma and PowerPoint; testing and evaluating prototype experiences using Javascript and web-based 3D libraries; collaborating across technical and non-technical teams in early-stage product development using Unity; integrating and optimizing emerging software and hardware tools with Unreal Engine/Unity; implementing responsive user interaction systems with experimental patterns; executing test protocols and prototype iteration cycles; and applying machine learning concepts and cloud-based training pipelines to perform motion data segmentation and gesture classification. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Sony is an EOE.
Salary range: $163,700.00 – $245,500.00/year
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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.
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What We Do
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics.
We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.
