Job Details

Overview

PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play — it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Position

Senior Software Engineer, Android DevTools

As a Senior Software Engineer, you have hands-on technical expertise, ingenuity, and excellent communication skills. You will use your understanding of game development, Android, and the family of Developer Tools it provides to ensure excellent software is produced. You will leverage, contribute and educate users on how to interact with these tools, offering best practices, setup assistance, and expert advice.

Responsibilities

• Advanced proficiency in current and future Android Developer Tools related to the spectrum of phases found in game development: debugging, packaging and performance analysis.
• Keep working knowledge of how major middleware engines integrate with Android Developer Tools, identifying any shortcoming, and driving for the best setup or adoption.
• Maintaining and evolving a list of best practices as uncovered by use of the Android Developer Tools
• Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in developing game applications or related fields.
• Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development, including emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ in Android, NDK and JNI
• Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
• Demonstrated ability to measure and optimize application performance in multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.
• Shipped at least one mobile game title.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with open-source contributions.
• Experience in graphics debugging.
• Experience in a middleware engine such as Unreal or Unity.
• Shipped at least one game title on a PlayStation console.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$177,300 — $265,900 USD

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.

About the company

Explore the new generation PlayStation 4 and PS5 consoles - experience immersive gaming with thousands of hit games in every genre to rewrite the rules for what a PlayStation console can do.

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