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Player Support Specialist
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Apr 13, 2024
<div> <p><strong>Why PlayStation<strong><p> <p>PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5 PlayStation®4 PlayStation®VR PlayStation®Plus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more<p> <p>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<p> <p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Corporation<p> <div> <p>Firewalk is looking for a Player Support Specialist interested in solving challenging problems to help deliver a great gaming experience for our players<br >As a part of the Player Support Team within the studio you will report to Player Support Lead and contribute to development of runbooks required to solve player support issues You will be responsible for investigating player support tickets working with the development team to resolve the problem to the best of your ability<p> <p><strong>WHO YOU ARE<strong><p> <ul><li>An experienced Player Support or QA professional with a passion for multiplayer games<li> <li>An effective and empathetic collaborator that cares deeply about fostering strong crossfunctional relationships and healthy teams<li> <li>Committed to creating and maintaining highquality inclusive and positive player experiences<li> <li>Interested in learning the inner workings of the game systems data architecture and backend systems that power the game<li> <li>As a member of QA or Player support you have helped investigate complex bugs or issues that required deep dive into the implementation AB testing sifting through logs etc<li> <li>You approach a problem through analytical mindset allowing data to corroborate your thesis helping you prioritize and elevate the impact of player facing issues<li> <ul><p><strong>WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE<strong><p> <ul><li>Work with your Player Support Lead to triage incoming issues assessing their priority and impact<li> <li>Use the Player Support Tooling to resolve issues on behalf of players<li> <li>Communicate with player base through the ticketing process to gather additional information providing status on given issues<li> <li>Advocate for improvements to the overall process tools available to solve issues faster<li> <li>Work with Technical Production and Engineering teams to solve complicated problems and provide reportanalysis to your lead for future improvements<li> <li>Work alongside live operations teams to understand the incoming patches and potential impact on player support<li> <ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<strong><p> <ul><li>3+ years of experience as a Player Support Agent or Technical QA member helping solve issues happening in live environments<li> <li>Familiar with commonly used support ticketing platforms and bug tracking software such as JIRA<li> <li>Experience working crossfunctionally with technical teams to identify and solve problems<li> <li>Familiarity with basics of game engine architectures and backend systems used in multiplayer games is a plus<li> <ul><p><br ><br ><p><div> <div> <div> <p><span> <strong><em>Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights<em><strong><span><p> <p><br ><p><p><span>At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location<br ><span><span><br >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 jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location <br ><span><span><br >In addition this role <span><span>is eligible<span><span> for SIEs toptier benefits package that includes medical dental vision matching 401k paid time off wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products <span><span>This role also may be eligible for a bonus package<span><span> Click <span><strong>here<strong><span> to learn more<span><p> <p><br ><p><div> <p>The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below<p> <p><span>$92700<span><span><span><span>$139100 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<strong><p> <p>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 or maternity trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category<p> <p>We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity We encourage everyone to respond<p> <p><em>PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment<em><p> <div>
Sr Concept Artist (Environment - Contract)
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 12, 2024
<div> <p><strong>Why PlayStation<strong><p> <p>PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5 PlayStation®4 PlayStation®VR PlayStation®Plus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more<p> <p>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<p> <p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Corporation<p> <div> <p><br ><b><strong>Join the awardwinning team that created God of War<strong><b> <p><p>Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Sr Environment Concept Artist for the development of a new unannounced title<p> <p>We are looking for an experienced concept artist with a focus on environments to help us visualize imaginative and unique worlds that set the bar for creativity and complexity on the PlayStation console You would contribute to the artistic vision working with art teams to establish the tone of the game and bring it to life As a member of the team passionate about environments you must effectively collaborate with the Art Director Game Director and Art Leads to craft worlds that are visually spectacular and cohesive while also working with a wide range of development team members to ensure technical feasibility Help us craft unique visuals that define our industry<p> <p><b><strong>Responsibilities<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Design environments props production callouts system interacts high vision concept art color scripts marketing material and other visual guides and tasks as needed to assist the development team<li> <li>Combine the goals of game design art direction and technological considerations to build industry defining environments<li> <li>Research and initiate information gathering of pertinent subject matter to your task<li> <li>Develop and maintain strong creative and collaborative partnerships across disciplines to help further develop the in game environments visual language and rule sets for fantasybased worlds<li> <li>Solve complex artistic development issues for both artists as well as other team members<li> <li>Actively improve your skills and maintain an awareness of industry techniques tools evaluate competitive products learning new software packages and traditional art methods<li> <li>Serve as an artistic resource for overall product or as a studio resource this includes but is not limited to conducting general research developing ground breaking techniques or testing new systems and tools<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Requirements<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Strong command of foundation art skills drawing painting and rendering material indication perspective composition color theory design anatomy and 2d and 3d design techniques<li> <li>Strong design skills with the ability to render realistic believable fantasy based props architecture and natural landscapes using contemporary industry standard tools and techniques<li> <li>Strong ideation brainstorming and documentation skills<li> <li>Proficiency in Photoshop with an emphasis on drawing painting and image making<li> <li>Ability to block out ideas in 3D as well as 2D depending on the needs of the task<li> <li>Strong time management and prioritization skills this entails collaborating with the Production group to coordinate task lists to ensure assignments are progressing well according to schedules objectives and overall project goals<li> <li>Familiarity with video game product development and the fundamentals of 3D packages<li> <li>Good communication organizational and interpersonal skills<li> <li>Bachelors degree in fine arts or relevant curriculum or equivalent skillset<li> <li>Minimum 3 years of AAA video game platform experience<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Preferred Experience<strong><b> <p><ul><li> Two or more published titles is desirable<li> <ul><p>LIMC1<br >LISMS<p> <p><br ><br ><p><div> <div> <div> <p><span> <strong><em>Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights<em><strong><span><p> <p><br ><p><p><span>At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location<br ><span><span><br >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 jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location <br ><span><span><br >In addition this role <span><span>is eligible<span><span> for SIEs toptier benefits package that includes medical dental vision matching 401k paid time off wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products <span><span>This role also may be eligible for a bonus package<span><span> Click <span><strong>here<strong><span> to learn more<span><p> <p><br ><p><div> <p>The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below<p> <p><span>$104000<span><span><span><span>$156000 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<strong><p> <p>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 or maternity trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category<p> <p>We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity We encourage everyone to respond<p> <p><em>PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment<em><p> <div>
Sr Character Artist
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 20, 2024
PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment, recognized for its PlayStation family of products and services. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is currently seeking a Senior Character Artist for a new unannounced title. The role involves creating industry-leading character assets, collaborating with other departments, and mentoring junior artists. The estimated base pay range for this role is $95,500—$143,300 USD.
Manager, IT Support
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 21, 2024
PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment, offering a range of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is seeking a manager for onsite support operations in North America. The role involves enhancing support services, increasing customer satisfaction, and improving the user experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT management, ITSM capabilities, and a strong understanding of various applications and systems. The estimated base pay range for this role is $125,700—$188,500 USD.
Principal Software Engineer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 13, 2024
PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment, recognized for its innovative products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer in San Mateo, CA. The role involves pushing the game industry boundaries, working with cutting-edge technology, and influencing technology decisions. The ideal candidate should possess extensive hands-on technical expertise, experience in game development, and knowledge of audio/video codecs and streaming protocols. The estimated base pay range for this role is $246,100—$369,100 USD.
Planning Analytics Manager
Company: PlayStation Global
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Posted Mar 12, 2024
<p><strong>Planning Analytics Manager 12 month contract assignmentnbsp<strong><p> <p><strong>San Mateo CA or US Remote <strong>nbsp<p> <p>As a Senior IBM Planning Analytics Developer you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with FPampA and technical teams to enhance and streamline systems within IBM Planning Analytics Your primary responsibilities will include<p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul> <li>Working closely with FPampA and technical teams to identify and implement systems improvements within IBM Planning Analytics<li> <li>Providing comprehensive support to users of the finance planning tool IBM Planning Analytics throughout the forecast cycle ensuring coverage during PST time zone working hours This includes administering the application setting up new users supporting reports created via Planning Analytics for Excel resolving adhoc queries maintaining documentation and delivering enduser training<li> <li>Collaborating with the development team to ensure planning seed data is updated timely within the tool including actual transactions headcount information and depreciation forecasts Additionally managing dimensions and security updates throughout the planning and reporting cycle<li> <li>Project managing and delivering system upgrades and improvements based on change requests This involves providing testing of code updates and roadmap changes as necessary<li> <li>Identifying and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency<li> <li>Understanding data flows and enhancing their dependability and repeatability strengthening links to other enterprise tools<li> <ul> <p><strong>Qualifications<strong><p> <ul> <li>7+ years of IBM Planning Analytics development experience up to V102 or higher with expertise in<li> <li>Server installation and system configuration<li> <li>Cube and application design<li> <li>Planning Analytics TI + Chores<li> <li>Feeders<li> <li>Planning Analytics security including element security<li> <li>Planning Analytics architect<li> <li>Experience using Planning Analytics REST API preferably via Cubewise’s Canvas product<li> <li>Strong understanding of finance principles with previous experience in budgeting and forecasting processes and interacting with finance analysts<li> <li>Experience in project management of key financial initiatives within Planning Analytics<li> <ul> <p><strong>Desired qualifications<strong><p> <ul> <li>Planning Analytics Performance Modeler<li> <li>Exposure to master data management solutions<li> <li>Experience with Cognos BI integration<li> <ul> <p>LISV1<p><br><br>Please mention the word INVALUABLELY and tag RNTIuMTYwLjExMC41MA== when applying to show you read the job post completely RNTIuMTYwLjExMC41MA== This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see theyre human
Planning Analytics Manager (Contract)
Company: PlayStation
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<div> <p><strong>Why PlayStation<strong><p> <p>PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5 PlayStation®4 PlayStation®VR PlayStation®Plus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more<p> <p>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<p> <p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Corporation<p> <div> <p><strong>Planning Analytics Manager 12 month contract assignment <strong><p> <p><strong>San Mateo CA or US Remote <strong> <p> <p>As a Senior IBM Planning Analytics Developer you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with FPampA and technical teams to enhance and streamline systems within IBM Planning Analytics Your primary responsibilities will include<p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Working closely with FPampA and technical teams to identify and implement systems improvements within IBM Planning Analytics<li> <li>Providing comprehensive support to users of the finance planning tool IBM Planning Analytics throughout the forecast cycle ensuring coverage during PST time zone working hours This includes administering the application setting up new users supporting reports created via Planning Analytics for Excel resolving adhoc queries maintaining documentation and delivering enduser training<li> <li>Collaborating with the development team to ensure planning seed data is updated timely within the tool including actual transactions headcount information and depreciation forecasts Additionally managing dimensions and security updates throughout the planning and reporting cycle<li> <li>Project managing and delivering system upgrades and improvements based on change requests This involves providing testing of code updates and roadmap changes as necessary<li> <li>Identifying and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency<li> <li>Understanding data flows and enhancing their dependability and repeatability strengthening links to other enterprise tools<li> <ul><p><strong>Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>7+ years of IBM Planning Analytics development experience up to V102 or higher with expertise in<li> <li>Server installation and system configuration<li> <li>Cube and application design<li> <li>Planning Analytics TI + Chores<li> <li>Feeders<li> <li>Planning Analytics security including element security<li> <li>Planning Analytics architect<li> <li>Experience using Planning Analytics REST API preferably via Cubewises Canvas product<li> <li>Strong understanding of finance principles with previous experience in budgeting and forecasting processes and interacting with finance analysts<li> <li>Experience in project management of key financial initiatives within Planning Analytics<li> <ul><p><strong>Desired qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Planning Analytics Performance Modeler<li> <li>Exposure to master data management solutions<li> <li>Experience with Cognos BI integration<li> <ul><p>LISV1<p> <div> <div> <div> <p> <strong><em>Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights<em><strong><p> <p><br ><p><p>At SIE working with our partners we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location <br >Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location<br >In addition this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical dental and vision Click <strong>here<strong> to learn more<p> <div> <p>The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below this is an hourly rate<p> <p><span>$102600<span><span><span><span>$154000 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<strong><p> <p>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 or maternity trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category<p> <p>We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity We encourage everyone to respond<p> <p><em>PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment<em><p> <div>
Senior Technical Program Manager - Firmware
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 13, 2024
<div> <p><strong>Why PlayStation<strong><p> <p>PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5 PlayStation®4 PlayStation®VR PlayStation®Plus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more<p> <p>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<p> <p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Corporation<p> <div> <p><strong>Senior Technical Program Manager Firmware<strong><p> <p><strong> <strong><p> <p><strong>Principle Duties Responsibilities<strong><p> <p>As a Senior Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for driving the firmware development of products that define the future of the PlayStation ecosystem Your role involves you in every facet of the launch lifecycle for hardware and software development programs This includes driving the timeline coordinating the roles and responsibilities across engineering teams and ultimately ensuring the successful completion and launch of new products A successful candidate will be a team lead using your experience to uplift and mentor team members and contribute to the capabilities and culture of the group A successful Senior Technical Program Manager is upbeat detail oriented motivated and an excellent communicator They should be familiar with the different stages of product development engineering supply chain and programproject management methodologies<p> <p><strong>A successful applicant is<strong><p> <ul><li>A Senior member with a background in FirmwareHardware project leadership that can contribute and improve the work of every team member Someone who can drive the culture and community of the team<li> <li>Selfmotivated proactive critical thinker with a strong intuition to identify and resolve roadblocks before they become material risks to a program<li> <li>Owning project and program schedules task assignments and leading overall schedule progress from large phases through to detailed tasks including understanding and actively managing dependencies mitigating risks and executive reporting<li> <li>Excellent written and verbal skills Proficient at addressing various partners from individual contributors up through senior leadership<li> <li>Working with the extended Program Management group to set the product definition system level architecture and coordination with the various business and engineering teams from large phases through to detailed tasks including understanding and managing dependencies<li> <li>Maintains big picture strategic and operational thinking balanced by a strong attention to detail<li> <li>Flexible and calm in dealing with various aspects of ambiguity<li> <ul><p><strong>Required Knowledge Skills<strong><p> <ul><li>Extensive experience developing andor leading large projectsprograms across multiple engineering and operations teams across the finish line<li> <li>Technical knowledge of firmware and embedded systems how they interact with hardware electrical systems<li> <li>Experience in roles that communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with engineering and supply chain teams<li> <li>Preferred background of supporting the development of new consumer electronic devices<li> <li>Experience with ProjectProgram management tools like JIRA and Confluence<li> <li>Experience with AgileScrum development methodologies<li> <li>Ability to work with others at all levels effective at working with geographically remote and teams with varied strengths<li> <ul><p><strong>Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors degree in operations management or engineering related fields preferred Masters or MBA are a plus<li> <li>Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager Project Lead of hardware or firmware development teams<li> <li>At least 2 years of experience working on hardware projects<li> <ul><p><strong>Bonus<strong><p> <ul><li>Experience in the gaming field is not required but interest and passion for gaming digital entertainment consumer electronics and technology is a plus <li> <li>A Computer science background or experience as a developer on software or firmware teams<li> <ul><p><strong>Additional Details<strong><p> <ul><li>Agile team feels like a startup within a large organization<li> <li>Travel domestic and international required Estimated 1015<li> <li>Individual Contributor Does not have direct supervisory responsibilities nor budgetary or hiring accountabilities<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>LItp1<p> <div> <div> <div> <p><span> <strong><em>Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights<em><strong><span><p> <p><br ><p><p><span>At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location<br ><span><span><br >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 jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location <br ><span><span><br >In addition this role <span><span>is eligible<span><span> for SIEs toptier benefits package that includes medical dental vision matching 401k paid time off wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products <span><span>This role also may be eligible for a bonus package<span><span> Click <span><strong>here<strong><span> to learn more<span><p> <p><br ><p><div> <p>The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below<p> <p><span>$154200<span><span><span><span>$231200 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<strong><p> <p>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 or maternity trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category<p> <p>We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity We encourage everyone to respond<p> <p><em>PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment<em><p> <div>
Sr Narrative Designer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Mar 16, 2024
<div> <p><strong>Why PlayStation<strong><p> <p>PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5 PlayStation®4 PlayStation®VR PlayStation®Plus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more<p> <p>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<p> <p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Corporation<p> <div> <p><br ><b><strong>Join the awardwinning team that created God of War<strong><b> <p><p>Santa Monica Studio is seeking a Sr Narrative Designer for the development of a new unannounced title<p> <p>If you love collaborating with talented developers to create genredefining games join us as we embark on a new journey The ideal candidate not only has deep knowledge of writing complex narratives for games but is capable of executing the narrative within the game through the intended player experience This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing narrative systems that support the project goals<p> <p><b><strong>Responsibilities<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Work with the Lead Narrative Designer to ensure that the intended narrative vision is realized through designing quality and efficient narrative systems and integration of narrative scenes into the game<li> <li>Utilize visual scripting systems Maya and inhouse tools to author narrative content<li> <li>Implement narrative sequences mechanics and systems<li> <li>Work closely with Design and crossdiscipline partners to ensure the full realization of the narrative vision in the player experience<li> <li>Contribute to the narrative design process in collaboration with the Lead Narrative Designer and stakeholders<li> <li>Partner with Writing to champion the narrative experience This may include pitching new ideas quests key narrative beats and world lore<li> <li>Collaborate with engineering to develop tools that support efficient and iterative development of narrative content<li> <li>Support the tone voice and deeper themes of the game based on the overall game direction<li> <li>Maintain a studio environment and team culture that supports a quality focused experience<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Requirements<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a professional narrative or design role including at least one shipped AAA game title<li> <li>Deep experience with game editors production tools and engines<li> <li>Experience owning a feature from concept through implementation<li> <li>Knowledge of contemporary gameplay and narrative design with an understanding of different narrative systemsdelivery mechanisms<li> <li>Skills and experience to quickly turn around feedback<li> <li>Strong collaboration communication and organizational skills<li> <li>Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced team environment<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>LIMC1<br >LISMS <p> <p><br ><br ><p><div> <div> <div> <p><span> <strong><em>Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights<em><strong><span><p> <p><br ><p><p><span>At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location<br ><span><span><br >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 jobrelated factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location <br ><span><span><br >In addition this role <span><span>is eligible<span><span> for SIEs toptier benefits package that includes medical dental vision matching 401k paid time off wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products <span><span>This role also may be eligible for a bonus package<span><span> Click <span><strong>here<strong><span> to learn more<span><p> <p><br ><p><div> <p>The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below<p> <p><span>$101800<span><span><span><span>$152800 USD<span><p> <div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<strong><p> <p>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 or maternity trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category<p> <p>We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity We encourage everyone to respond<p> <p><em>PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment<em><p> <div>
Senior Analytics Engineer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 15, 2024
<div> <p><strong>Why PlayStation<strong><p> <p>PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5 PlayStation®4 PlayStation®VR PlayStation®Plus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more<p> <p>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<p> <p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Corporation<p> <div> <p>PlayStation Studios is the game development division of Sony PlayStation and is responsible for developing some of the most recognisable and ambitious console games and franchises on PlayStation including The Last of Us Horizon SpiderMan Ghost of Tsushima God of War and Gran Turismo<p> <p>We work with some of the best game studios in the world and use data to help them make their games even better We provide endtoend analytics services for PlayStation Studios and use data to help them in the game development lifecycle We are looking for talented people to join us in pushing the boundaries of game analytics for PlayStation games<p> <p><strong>As a Senior Analytics Engineer<strong> youll work in our crossdisciplinary engineering team to scale our platform expand its reach and help define and build the future of analytics for PlayStation games You should have a passion for video games and a background in data or analytics engineering Youre looking for a fun dynamic environment to take on new challenges<p> <p><strong>In your first six months<strong> you will work on new title launches and build data models to ensure efficient and consistent queries Youll also help expand our use of technologies such as dbt and airflow in ways that are suitable to our use cases You will be given ownership of data models for specific games and work closely with Game Analytics team members and game studio colleagues to ensure were building with consistency and performance in mind This might include using tools amp technologies such as dbt SQLMesh Great Expectations Airflow AWS Glue and Spark SQL You will help improve and port our existing data modelling infrastructure to these new technologies<p> <p>Wed love to hear from you if<p> <ul><li> <p>You are adept at writing SQL on analytics OLAP databases preferably Redshift or similar databases<p> <li> <li> <p>You have experience implementing and using data modelling tools such as dbt or SQLMesh<p> <li> <li> <p>You have experience in transforming business needs into data model requirements amp solutions<p> <li> <li> <p>Youre excited by Big Data projects and technology and want to gain more experience in this area<p> <li> <li> <p>Youre committed to quality as a top priority and have an interest in repeatable testable destructible testdriven database development<p> <li> <li> <p>Bonus points for<p> <ul><li> <p>a degree in Computer Science<p> <li> <li> <p>experience with Python AWS Glue Spark source control Git Liquibase Airflow<p> <li> <li> <p>familiarity with AAA game development and modern console games<p> <li> <ul><li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>LIRSG<p> <p>LIremote<p> <div> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<strong><p> <p>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 or maternity trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category<p> <p>We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity We encourage everyone to respond<p> <p><em>PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment<em><p> <div>
Sr Change & Program Manager (Contract)
Company: PlayStation
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Mar 15, 2024
<div> <p><strong>Why PlayStation<strong><p> <p>PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5 PlayStation®4 PlayStation®VR PlayStation®Plus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more<p> <p>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<p> <p>The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Corporation<p> <div> <p><strong>Sr Change and Program Manager contract 12 month contract assignment <strong><p> <p><strong>San Diego CA Hybrid <strong><p> <p>This is a vital support role within the Global Partner Services Service Delivery team The Change Manager will be responsible for developing and administering Change to the benefit of partners as well as internal employees The successful candidate will work with the Change Lead to focus on ensuring the organization is ready willing and able to accept changes to business processes systems and technology and that any associated changes to job roles and organization structures are well understood<p> <p>Working closely alongside the Change lead the Change amp Program Manager will assist with the development of Change management strategies and plans that maximize user acceptance and minimize resistance The Change amp Program Manager will also take ownership of program management aspects of all applicable large scale change initiatives for the Service Delivery team This individual will focus on process and technology change from endtoend Discovery through Design Planning Build and Release A successful candidate will have a background in consulting that focused on Change Program Management or both <p> <p><strong>Qualifications <strong><p> <ul><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills<li> <li>Patient persistent discrete pragmaticrealistic and diplomatic<li> <li>A starter and finisher with ability to persevere package ideas into strategies champion ideas and work through transformational change to deliver results even with levels of ambiguity present<li> <li>Datacentric and analytical with good planning skills and fine attention to detail<li> <li>Essential both detail and bigpicture conscious <li> <li>Essential excellent negotiation and advocacy skills including ability to clearly communicate with technical and business stakeholders<li> <li>Experienced in managing multiple active projects and balancing resource in line with business priorities<li> <li>Creative and energetic team player who embraces change and a desire to continually improve<li> <li>Strong ability to develop influential and collaborative relationships with key global stakeholders<li> <li>Able to challenge how things are done at all levels and provide respectful but clear suggestions for improvement on process and operations with an impartial and holistic perspective<li> <li>Proven track record in designing and executing successful programs with both small and large groups across process people and technology in a global setting<li> <li>Being able to work with technical stakeholders and navigate technical roadmaps processes or concepts to effectively be able to translate these into needs<li> <li>A clear understanding of cultural differences around the globe and ability to adapt plans and approach to accommodate<li> <li>Experience working in a global team with international colleagues with ability to collaborate effectively across regions disciplines and timezones<li> <li>Experience managing multiple vendors delivering the majority of technical work<li> <li>Appropriate Change Program Management related qualifications <li> <li>Genuine passion for video games technology and end user experience preferred<li> <ul><p>LISV1<p> <p>Hybrid <p> <div> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<strong><p> <p>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 or maternity trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category<p> <p>We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity We encourage everyone to respond<p> <p><em>PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment<em><p> <div>
Senior Staff Technical Artist, Environment
Company: PlayStation
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 20, 2024
PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment, recognized for its products and services, and strives to create an inclusive environment. It is seeking a Senior Staff Technical Artist to join its team.