Gameplay Network Engineer I New United States, San Mateo, CA

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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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 Corporation.

We are seeking a candidate to join our game integration platform to bring gameplay and platform experiences closer together! As a team member for the game integration and validation platform, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of SDK technologies, game development and infrastructure. You'll be responsible for prototyping fast and effectively with experimental technologies and bringing new PlayStation experiences into gameplay features. Come join us to deliver the best gaming experience to millions of PlayStation players!

We employ Agile methodologies, use modern software development paradigms, and focus on continuous improvement in the delivery of analytics for our partners. This position is an opportunity to join one of the world’s most recognized brands, and to collaborate with PlayStation engineering teams across North America, Japan and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Integrate gameplay elements by collaborating with designers and artists
• Develop optimized gameplay functionalities by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, implementing efficient algorithms
• Debug and fix issues related to technical aspects of games (Game functionality, AI behavior, Physics)
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Ensure code quality and adherence to best practices

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine and its gameplay systems
• Experience with game development and understanding of game design principles
• Proficiency in C++ programming and OOPS concepts
• Good problem solving and debugging skills
• Prior experience with Unreal Engine based Game development (at least 1 shipped title)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with source control systems (git, bitbucket)

Good to have:

• Prior experience with Console game development
• Understanding of graphics pipeline and shader programming experience

Qualification:

• 4+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

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.