Research Engineer, PlayStation

• You’ll need to be passionate about video games and software design, and you’ll need to have some (not all) of the following:
• Bachelor's-level degree in Computer Science or relevant games industry professional experience
• Familiarity with game engine technologies (e.g. Unreal, Unity)
• Experience of performance optimization
• Strong technical background in game development, rendering or Computer Science
• Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. git, Perforce)
• Deep familiarity with customising and extending the Linux kernel and with the Linux development environment generally
• Deep root cause analysis skills - can derive a deep understanding of problems and clearly articulate and document proposed solutions
• Strong communication skills
• Be proactive in identifying and addressing issues and opportunities arising from your day to day activities
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and to innovate and produce new ideas and concepts without needing direct management
• Be curious and willing to challenge the status-quo
• We expect you to be able to develop and apply distributed system frameworks, build prototypes, and understand network protocols and data analysis

Desirable

• The Future Technology Group (FTG) are PlayStation’s technology experts. We research and develop innovative technologies that push the boundaries of play, helping game developers make the best games on PlayStation
• Within FTG is the SIE Connected Content Group, based in London, whose function is future feature prototype exploration & validation
• You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, researching and implementing distributed systems and service architecture utilising a wide range of technologies
• You will be developing proof-of-concepts, exploring impacts on game and platform feature development, supporting multiple research teams, and collaborating on new concepts
• Our focus is always changing to experiment in new areas and with new ideas, so you will need a wide range of experience and a willingness to try new things
• Contributing to the design and architecture of distributed systems, exploring distributing game experiences and rendering across multiple devices, and exploring network infrastructure and enhancements to ensure scalability, reliability and efficiency
• Participating in design reviews and ideation sessions, providing input on improvements, optimizations and new possibilities
• Developing and implementing system components within game prototypes, extending game engines and networking/backend services
• Conducting research on emerging technologies and methodologies
• Proposing and prototyping novel & innovative solutions to complex problems
• Opportunities to participate in global hackathons, and explore innovation opportunities
• Opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills by learning about the latest techniques in a team of experts with a wealth of industry experience
• Relaxed working environment with high level of trust and autonomy. All staff are encouraged to express their views and challenge the status quo