Senior Staff UI Programmer, PlayStation

$129.6-194.4k

Salary dependent on geographical location of candidate

C++

Mid and Senior level

Remote from US

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Job no longer available

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Job no longer available

$129.6-194.4k

Salary dependent on geographical location of candidate

C++

Mid and Senior level

Remote from US

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

Minimum 3-5 years industry experience or related experience
One or more published titles considered a strength
B.S. in computer science, engineering or relevant curriculum
Proven demonstration of C++ skills, software architecture, and design
Extensive UI Design/User Experience portfolio
Experience designing and building at least one large, complex UI

What the job involves

We are seeking a Senior Staff User Interface Programmer to contribute to our development process. This position specializes in programming the tools and functionality of the game’s user interface on the target platform and game engine
Key contributor to the development of the tools and runtime codebase necessary to produce a cutting edge user interface
Maintain a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the UI tools, engine, and data pipeline codebases. Facilitate communication and enable early identification of issues to ensure efficient and effective production of UI assets
Analyze incoming feature requests and maintain a roadmap of feature rollout
Interface with stakeholders, liaise between team members, and drive collaborative projects
Provide input into the technical design and the vision through all phases of the game development cycle from pre-production through final product release. Ensure products are of the highest technical quality and uphold the integrity of the game’s design
Independently undertake research prior to the commencement of a new system or task to ensure implementation effectively meets defined goals
Clearly communicate updates and concerns to management
Manage requests or information needs regarding any aspect of the technical creation process with the appropriate members of the development team
Capable of resolving a range of highly complex technical issues to both programmers and other less technical team members. This will include the ability to explain themselves in writing and using a variety of audio visual aids
Actively maintaining skill-set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry

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.