Sony Playstation is hiring : Engineer II, Graphics in San Mateo

What You’ll Do Support, educate, and push the boundaries of game technology for developers

Directed R&D with the opportunity to create new technologies for developers

Have ownership of projects that impact PlayStation technology and game engineers directly

Work with leading AAA studios and engineers around the world

Become an expert in high-end computing graphics technology

Focus on graphics and systems technology at the deepest levels and areas of specialization

What You’ll Learn Develop broad and deep understanding of console hardware, graphics, systems, and I / O

Insight into leading industry developer’s technology pipelines

Learn how PlayStation became the market leader in gaming technology

General Responsibilities and Skills Innovate graphics code and technology to maximize rendering quality and performance on PlayStation platforms

Have a support and service-oriented mindset

Proven ability to learn new skills and eager to embrace new challenges

Excellent collaborator and ability to work effectively and efficiently with others

Excellent communication skills through all mediums (verbal, written, etc.)

Comfortable speaking to large groups publicly

Enjoys creating educational materials (PowerPoint, articles, etc.)

Flexible in areas of development and assignment of tasks

Self-motivated and resourceful

Acts independently, professionally, and proactively with continuous drive for excellence

Engineer II, Responsibilities Provide direct partner support through dedicated online developer portal, conference calls, 1 on 1 meetings, etc.

Investigate and identify issues for developers to resolve blockers through code, technical guidance, and documentation

Fulfill department KPIs (Key-Performance-Indicators) which are directly tied to department support metrics such as quality of response, response times, resolution times, etc.

Participate in internal / external training driven by developer needs, including content creation for PlayStation partners at public and private events such as GDC, internal developer conferences, webinars, etc.

Ramp-up quickly on multiple topics / subjects to become the expert

Handle and prioritize multiple issues and projects at the same time

Mentorship : insert yourself as a mentor to junior level engineers, guide, encourage and assist others, leads by example

Engineer II, Estimated Work Time Distribution 70% Hands-on time providing technical guidance, researching solutions, debugging / implementing code, and improving documentation for partners

15% Research, development, and creation of internal / external developer training content

10% Mentorship and assistance for other engineers

5% Participating in team meetings and other administrative tasks

Interests, what you’ve done in the past Have worked with cutting edge graphics technology, R&D, or as a game developer

Have experience working with and writing drivers, core technology

Obsessed with optimizations and efficiency

You like to tinker, reverse engineer, and make things better, faster

Have a track record of delivering professional products within time and on budget

Tired of long hours crunching at work and not having enough time for yourself and family

Requirements BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Industry and / or academic experience within the supported domain (Gfx, Sys, Network, etc.)

Industry and / or academic hands-on experience with graphics techniques, languages, APIs, and tools

Strong C / C++ programming ability and structured programming knowledge

Graphics experience, including understanding of GPU hardware and graphics pipelines

Excellent analysis, debugging, problem-solving and code optimization skills

About Developer Technology Group (DTG) DTG is regarded as a global leader in providing deep technical expertise to game developers. As an engineer in DTG, you will be part of a world-class team focused on finding answers and solutions to complex challenges developers face. If you love stretching the limits of what is technically possible, and you are eager to learn new things, then you will fit right in.

Our team works closely with various Sony family groups across the globe from San Mateo, Tokyo, to London, helping to define PlayStation technology now and in the future.

Base pay range : $174,700 — $262,100 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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