Software Engineering Internship, PlayStation

Master's

Salary not provided

$45 - $49.50 USD

Java
Linux
Rust
Spring
Git
Los Angeles

More information about location

2-3 days a week in office (Aliso Viejo, CA)

PlayStation

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Be an early applicant

PlayStation

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

$45 - $49.50 USD

Java
Linux
Rust
Spring
Git
Los Angeles

More information about location

2-3 days a week in office (Aliso Viejo, CA)

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Company mission

To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.

Role

Who you are

  • Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation by Spring 2026
  • Computer Science knowledge or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in Java or Rust
  • Experience working with Linux
  • Exposure to one or two data stores (e.g., NoSQL, Relational databases)
  • Working knowledge of version control tools such as Git
  • Familiarity with Agile development environments
  • Passion for gaming is a plus
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Accountability and a strong sense of ownership over your work
  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period

What the job involves

  • As part of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Future Technology Group (FTG), our team is at the forefront of the cloud gaming revolution, enabling console-quality video games on any device
  • As a Software Engineer Intern on the Cloud Engineering team, you’ll play a critical role in the design and development of server-side applications for cloud automation, working on a large geographically distributed infrastructure
  • Implement features in distributed back-end systems as defined by Product Owners
  • Take ownership of feature implementation and delivery
  • Write and execute unit tests using testing frameworks
  • Triage and fix reported bugs within applications
  • Communicate estimates and issues to technical or project leads
  • Share knowledge and collaborate with the engineering team on deliverables

Application process

  • Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th

Our take

Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - Playstation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionize gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.

As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.

PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.

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Insights

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

8% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Private medical insurance
  • Private dental insurance
  • Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
  • Free fruit every day in our offices
  • On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
  • On-site subsidised cafés
  • On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eye care assistance
  • x2 volunteering days each year
  • Group pension plan
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Season ticket loans
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
  • Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
  • Free giveaways of select first party products and services
  • Discounts on PlayStation products
  • Discounts on Sony products
  • Access to other corporate discounts

Company HQ

East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

Leadership

Jim Ryan

(CEO, not founder)

Ryan joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. Taking over as SIEE president in 2011, he later moved on to head of global sales and marketing at SIE in April 2016. Ryan has served as deputy president of SIE since January 2018, before being appointed CEO in February 2019.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at PlayStation

  • We're proud to celebrate diversity at PlayStation
  • Our Employee Resource groups, including Women@PlayStation, REPRESENT@PlayStation, Wellbeing@PlayStation, and our award-winning LGBTQ+ group, Pride@PlayStation, actively promote inclusion in the workplace and beyond

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