Senior Software Engineer, PlayStation

Client SDK

$193.3-289.9k

React

React Native

Java

C++

Mid and Senior 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

$193.3-289.9k

React

React Native

Java

C++

Mid and Senior 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
3+ years of experience with designing and developing SDKs, Front-End Apps, and integrating with backend services
Strong programming skills using C/C++, experience with Front-End development using JS/React/React Native
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

Experience with popular JavaScript UI frameworks, React and React Native, Node.js, and Restful APIs
Experience with Service-side development using Java or other server programming languages like Python
Built and developed GraphQL-based applications
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 Senior Software Engineer - Client SDK to join our agile high-performance Dev Team and contribute to the Best Place to Play
You will apply your software development skills and 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. This is a hybrid role in San Mato
Work as part of an Agile Scrum team to design and develop end-to-end Platform Features using C/C++ in the Game SDK, React/React-Native/JS in the front-end, and Java/JS/Graph QL in the backend, delivering highly scalable applications running on the PS5 console
Own and deliver Multi-platform SDK features and Sample Programs using C/C++ and be accountable for the results
Ability to support front-end UI components/backend server development as needed
Collaborate with Product Management and UX designers 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

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.