Senior Software Engineer, PlayStation

$153-229.6k

React

Docker

React Native

Groovy

Python

Jenkins

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Job no longer available

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Job no longer available

$153-229.6k

React

Docker

React Native

Groovy

Python

Jenkins

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

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

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge
At least six years of software development experience
Experience with Jenkins pipelines and Groovy
Experience writing code using advanced Python
Robust knowledge and experience of CI/CD processes
Familiarity of working with teams that use Agile methodologies

Desirable

Experience with test/build automation on PCs, consoles or other embedded systems
Contributions to and familiarity with software testing systems (and general software testing experience)
Familiarity working with node packages, React Native, Docker, REST APIs
Machine learning background
Game industry background
Japanese language familiarity a plus
Well established reputation in the OSS community with a proven track record for contributions towards multiple projects

What the job involves

Work as part of a team that builds CI/CD pipelines and test frameworks for PlayStation software(s) on console and elsewhere
Construct telemetry systems and dashboards in order to make data-driven decisions about technical feature development
Contribute to an inclusive environment dedicated towards creativity and innovation
The team you are joining builds a variety of internal tools used by partners in QA and development. The purpose of this team is to enable robust automated testing of PlayStation hardware, primarily but not limited to the PS4 and PS5
In addition, this role will also research the next-generation of software testing/automation solutions including infrastructure, technology stack, tools and pipelines
This includes building software prototypes to evaluate groundbreaking testing and automation technology under investigation by PlayStation's tooling teams

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.