Overview
Join the team that creates PlayStation development tools used by thousands of game developers, testers, artists, and producers to make every PlayStation game. Working with experienced colleagues, you will play a fundamental role in developing and improving our distributed build acceleration and data processing tools running on local and cloud based clusters. The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to continue to learn, to develop and to explore ideas; to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, and, above all, have a passion for quality.
Responsibilities
* Work with team mates to analyze customer requirements to produce maintainable designs.
* Participate in design, code, and documentation reviews.
* Work with team mates to agree estimates for tasks.
* Write code and tests to implement features whilst incorporating feedback from code reviews.
* Provide input to technical writers producing documentation.
* Work with support engineers on customer issues.
Qualifications
* BSc in Computer Science, a similar degree or equivalent experience. A good academic background is beneficial, however an ability to demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities will be of equal merit to academia.
* Strong, practical C/C++ skills.
* A solid understanding of software testing techniques including writing unit tests.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication skills; a good standard of spoken and written English.
Nice to have
* Experience of developing high performance / multi-threaded or distributed applications on Windows and/or Linux.
* Experience with other languages including Python, C#, and Javascript.
* Experience with a variety of build systems such as Ninja and CMake.
* Strong UI / UX design skills.
* Front-end web development using HTML / CSS / JavaScript.
* Knowledge of back-end web server technologies such as HTTP.
* Knowledge of database technologies, particularly SQLite.
* Experience with Continuous Integration and Version Control systems (including Git).
Benefits
* Discretionary bonus opportunity
* Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
* Private Medical Insurance
* Dental Scheme
* 25 days holiday per year
* On Site Gym
* Subsidised Café
* Free soft drinks
* On site bar
* Access to cycle garage and showers
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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