Software Engineer, PlayStation

$157.3-187.6k

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

JavaScript

Python

Java

Kafka

Node.js

C++

Spring

JSON

REST API

Ember

Angular 14+

Junior and Mid level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Open for applications

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Open for applications

$157.3-187.6k

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

JavaScript

Python

Java

Kafka

Node.js

C++

Spring

JSON

REST API

Ember

Angular 14+

Junior and Mid level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in San Mateo, CA

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Company mission

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

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Equivalent industry experience will be evaluated
Solid base in Computer Science, understanding of OOP, Data Structures, and Design Patterns
Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
2+ years of experience with designing and developing apps, plus experience in services integration
Strong programming skills using JavaScript, RNPS, Java, HTML5, CSS3, JSON. Knowledge of C/C++
Experience in Java or other server programming languages like Python
Passionate about quality and writing clean, readable code that scales and performs well
A collaborative teammate, a fast learner, with a positive and can-do attitude
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

Familiarity with popular JavaScript UI frameworks (such as Ember and Angular), Node.js, and Restful APIs
Experience writing multi-threaded applications
Understanding on how to develop high scale, distributed systems for information retrieval, such as Lecene/Elastic search, or Solr
Works with Docker and Kubernetes in current role
Built and developed Cloud-based applications or services, preferably in AWS
Built and developed GraphQL-based applications
Understanding on how to leverage AI technologies to improve development efficiency
Experience with Spring Boot, Kafka, Graph databases
Experience working with GitHub source code management, and CI/CD frameworks
Experience with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies
Experience working in Gaming, Digital Media Services, Device Software
Experience working with a large multi-cultural team that values collaboration and inclusive professional conduct

What the job involves

We are looking for a full-stack software engineer to join our agile high-performance Dev Team and contribute to the Best Place to Play
You will apply your software development skills and Web technologies to delight our users with innovative features
You will work and collaborate daily with a diverse team dedicated to excellence, inclusion, and fun
This is a rare opportunity to be part of one of the world’s most recognized brands, and to collaborate with PlayStation engineering teams across the globe
Work as part of an Agile Scrum team to design and develop end-to-end RNPS/Javascript-based applications in the front-end, or Java/JS/Graph QL in the backend, delivering highly scalable applications running on the PS5 console
Collaborate with UX designers and Product Management on requirements
Investigate and Resolve reported Defects and work with the QE team members to close on the issues
Work on continuous improvement of software, by profiling, refactoring and optimizing the code
Work with limited supervision under tight time constraints and respond to rapidly evolving requirements
Own sharable features and components across several projects and be accountable for the results
Ability to support and develop SDK/Sample Programs in native C++ code as needed
Ability to develop server components

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 revolutionise 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.