Software Engineering Intern, PlayStation

Graphics, Undergraduate

Salary not provided

$50 - $50 USD per hour

C++

OpenGL

Visual Studio

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

5 days a week in office (San Mateo, CA)

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Job no longer available

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

$50 - $50 USD per hour

C++

OpenGL

Visual Studio

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

5 days a week in office (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

If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's technically possible and eager to learn new things, you'll fit right in
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited institution, pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with an expected graduation date by Spring 2026
2+ years of experience with C#, C++, or similar object-oriented programming languages
Strong understanding of object-oriented design and development techniques
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid foundation in computer graphics and linear algebra
Knowledge of and/or experience with Visual Studio
Able to work full-time (5 days a week) in our San Mateo, CA office during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 17th - September 5th
Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period

Desirable

Familiarity with recent OpenGL, Vulkan, or Direct3D APIs
A desire to learn and understand the inner workings of graphics processors

What the job involves

Our Global Developer Technology Group (GDTG) is recognized as a global leader in providing deep technical expertise to game developers
As an engineer in GDTG, you will be part of a world-class team dedicated to solving complex challenges that developers face
Our team collaborates closely with various Sony groups across the globe, from San Mateo to Tokyo and London, helping to define the future of PlayStation technology
SIE Global Developer Technology Group is seeking an intern to assist with research and development projects that push the limits of graphics on PlayStation 5
Implementing PS5 runtime applications for rendering algorithms and tools
Researching and developing software techniques that leverage low-level GPU hardware features

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.