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Combat Designer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 20, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. You will also work with multiple disciplines including Animation, Level Design, Character Art, Vis Dev, Encounters, etc. in ensuring that characters are cohesively executed in game.ResponsibilitiesCreating high level character design intent and combat flow plansCharacter animation and behavior implementation via state machines, behavior trees, visual effects, sound effects and various other scripting systemsIteratively work within the set standard for all character asset design, creation, and in-game implementation within the production path as it relates to design, art and otherwiseAttend and participate in combat-specific discussions concerning combat design and combat design issuesAttend and participate in production-related discussions concerning relevant feature pipelines and roadmapsRepresent complex design and character features to multiple departments as “the point person”Value the relationship between gameplay elements within the level and the overall game and all the ways the player can respond to each gameplay elementRespond and act on playtest and lead feedback with the aim of creating the best experience for all player skill levelsRequirements2+ years in game development, with at least one in a Character design capacity (creative and technical)Experience using text-based and visual scripting languages to set-up character logic, debug complex problems, and test work thoroughlySelf-sufficient in getting to the root of a problem or issue and taking the necessary steps to find solutionsBasic knowledge of vector math, scripting languages, and code (e.g., XML, C++, Lua)Must be able to grasp and work with code-based proprietary tools to implement and troubleshoot assigned charactersMust have knowledge of competitive products and various gameplay genres, as well as a personal understanding of video game fun with regards to combat and enemy designAbility to think logically with a strong level of attention to detail; should be able to break down design concepts and analyze them with regards to purpose and intentMust possess quality written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract conceptsMust be able to professionally communicate and work with other members of the game production teamMust have knowledge of God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök (2022) and be able to speak in depth about the combat systems, mechanics, and enemiesLI-SMSLI-MC1 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$83,400—$125,200 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Today, we’re 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.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. 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 Corporation.Join the award-winning team that created God of WarSanta Monica Studio is seeking a Combat Designer for the development of a new unannounced title!In this role, you will assist, collaborate with, and take direction from Lead Combat Designers and Directors as needed on character and boss designs from concept to implementation completion. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Why PlayStation?PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work.
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (C++ Experience Needed)
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 19, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$153,000—$229,600 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Do you want your work to influence the most successful gaming platform of all time?Sony PlayStation’s SDK development group is looking for a motivated and creative engineer to develop tools and tests to verify PlayStation Audio software’s functionality and features.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with development teams and partners to design test strategy, craft test plans, and generate reports.Build test applications in C++ and create automation test scripts for all levels of Audio API verification.Maintain and improve infrastructure for build and test automation.Keep up with the current developments in the latest audio engineering and technology, including attendance at conferences, seminars, and training.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent (MS CS is preferable)Significant C++ programming experience (2 years minimum professional working experience)Proficient Python programming experience (2 years minimum professional working experience)Experience with different version control systems, ex: Git and SVNFamiliarity with different Audio standards/technology is desirable, for example spatial audio technology, DSP.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsNice-to-HaveExcellent development and debugging tools experience using Windows VSPrior experience with PlayStation SDK developmentFamiliarity with continuous integration systems such as JenkinsFamiliarity with Dockers and KubernetesExperience within game industry preferred Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. Today, we’re 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.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. 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 Corporation.Are you passionate about high quality and have an eye for detail? We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Would you like to help ensure PlayStation software runs efficiently for developers and users? Why PlayStation?PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work.
Sr Software Systems Engineer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 17, 2023
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. Non-public education information, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts. Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship. 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. We encourage everyone to respond. Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport . 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. Professional or job position-related information, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 22, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now, PlayStation™Vue, PlayStation®Original and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Sony is an EOE. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. Prior experience must include three (3) years of experience managing AWS Cloud resources using CloudFormation and Terraform and automating infrastructure provisioning using CI/CD practices using Git, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Jenkins, and Packer; designing and building CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, AWS Code Build, AWS Code Deploy, Maven, Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible, Packer, Groovy and Shell Scripting; designing, building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines for container orchestration and serverless applications utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS and AWS Lambda; designing and building microservice-based architecture using automated processes for deployment, scaling, monitoring and management of microservices, while ensuring scalability, high-availability and security of the overall system; designing DevOps roadmap to make improvements to existing systems; working with product and cloud engineering to improve manageability and supportability of applications; driving the entire DevOps lifecycle including Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, and Monitoring; working with product and cloud engineering to improve manageability and supportability of applications; and automating continuous integration, testing, deployment, and scaling of containerized and serverless applications to ensure efficient, reliable and repeatable delivery of new features and updates to the production environment. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$196,200—$228,800 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requires a Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent, and three (3) years of experience maintaining highly available and large-scale production systems in AWS. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions and regional headquarters in California, London and Tokyo. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer in Austin, TX ensure a balance between advancing new developments and maintaining the stability of existing applications, in alignment with the business priorities, to drive the continued success and growth of the organization. * Send resumes to [email protected] & indicate job code DB7108463. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Today, we’re 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.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
Sr. UX Designer (Partners)
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 20, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. You’ll also be responsible for advocating for a user-centric approach, collaborating with the Product team, and negotiating with business stakeholders to ensure user insight is at the heart of your solutions. As part of the UX Design team, you’ll work with other designers, supporting them in developing their skills and elevating the overall quality of our products and services.Additional responsibilities include:Leading a large program of work in Partner PublishingDeveloping from an MVP PoC, working with Product through Discovery, Design, and Development to define the future of publishing workflow. Leading and developing the service design, facilitating workshops and collaboration sessions to map out service blueprints, experience maps, and flows.Staying on top of tech and industry trends, facilitating blue-sky thinking, and identifying opportunities for innovation within the program scopeIdentifying research opportunities, working with researchers and product management to shape discovery and validation studies Create real, trailblazing, innovative products and experiences out of vague & ambiguous concepts. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple teams, analyze feedback, and implement that feedback into your designs.Rapidly iterate on design solutions based on engineering feasibility or other constraints.Contribute to the design and development of the Partner Platform Design System.Who we’re looking for: 6-8 years of experience building user-centered interactive designs, with 3+ years working in Enterprise applications and/or B2B productsExperience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.A system thinker with the ability to lead complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and translate intricate requirements into user-friendly solutionsProven track record in leading through the design process and successfully launching products or servicesDemonstrable service design experience, with the ability to connect backstage and frontstage interactionsExceptional communication skills with the ability to influence product design strategy and promote a user-centric design philosophy among cross-department teamsStrong problem-solving skills, with a keen understanding of technical constraints in software designAbility to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a high level of self-motivation and organizationExceptional attention to detail and the ability to become a product expert, providing constructive feedback on the usability of new products and featuresComfortable working in a global team across different continents, with a willingness to travel occasionallySkilled at translating very complex requirements into simple solutionsStrong critical thinking and analytical skills.A Portfolio of shipped work showcasing your work and design process throughout the entire product development lifecycle.Bonus points for:Deep experience working within a technical environment that includes both hardware and softwareKnowledge of video game service and software industrySolid knowledge and/or interest in new technologies in web, mobile, VR, and other devicesExtensive experience designing for a global audience in multiple languagesDeep passion or knowledge of movie, television, music, and video game servicesThe ability to speak, write, or understand the Japanese languageIf this sounds like you, drop us a line. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end user-centered design process and UX outcomes for our Publishing initiatives. This role requires service design thinking and experience designing and developing enterprise tools and B2B products.You’ll collaborate with user researchers and product managers to run discovery sessions with internal business stakeholders, backend users, and partners, translating your findings into user needs and solution ideas. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing:As a member of the Partners UX team, your role would be pivotal in shaping and advancing our Partners’ platform, guaranteeing reliable and high-quality user experiences across all our products and services. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$137,400—$206,000 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This role focuses on designing enterprise tools and service design that enables delivering value at scale.As part of the larger SONY design community, you will be part of a global design group that respects and celebrates the value of design, design thinking, and the design process. Collaborate with designers both locally and globally to elevate the standard of design across the organization. An ideal candidate possesses passion, dedication, and skills vital to lead and deliver best-in-class products and services on a global scale. You will partner with a cross-functional team of product managers, researchers, writers, engineers, and business partners to ideate and craft experiences that make it easier for our game development and publishing partners to create and deliver great content to our players worldwide. You’ll work closely with your Product Manager to shape the next generation of Publishing within the Partner Platform and drive the program forward iteratively. Partner Platform - our ecosystem of tools is vast and covers everything from registration and account management to development support, publishing, and QA to analytics and post-launch support. Partner Platform Publishing covers the tools that enable submitting product metadata, game content, sales, and promotion information required to publish PlayStation products.
Director Player Engagement
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 18, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. This individual will direct a small central team that will lead best practices to enable studios to engage our players about the games they love, using various digital channels and engagement strategies.This role will serve as a key driver in facilitating the evolution of our business by taking market and player trends and applying it to our communication strategy for our different Live Service titles.You will report to PlayStation Studios Head of Live Services.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide leadership and mentorship across multiple PlayStation Studios Social Media, Community Management, and Player Support organizations to ensure proficiency, innovation, and continual improvement of key functions.Establish and maintain alignment of various Social Media, Community Management and Player Support teams to support a common vision of best practices and tools in order to boost efficiency and effectiveness.Define program success metrics and business reporting, interpreting data and translating it into a cohesive and clear product strategy.Use clear KPIs to identify opportunities for improved community engagement, influence key stakeholders, and drive initiatives to a successful outcome.Use social media data to effectively communicate and educate studio teams on the community of players and opportunities for improvement.Advocate for studio-level Social Media, Community Management and Player Support needs to the wider SIE organization, while partnering with SIE stakeholders to align with brand guidelines, best practices, and identify opportunities to share resources or capabilities.Help development teams prioritize game roadmaps, in collaboration with creative and product leadership, to ensure we are delivering the right features to players at the right time.Partner closely with Marketing, Global Communications and Sales teams to deliver successful strategies and plans to meet product performance goals.Work collaboratively with the PlayStation Studios Live Service team, creating a lasting culture of shared learning and experimentation.Actively contribute to and be close to the games industry, innovation, and best practices while aligning with SIE public speaking policies.Partner with the SIE digital marketing and CRM teams to drive in- and out-of-game improvements to the business.REQUIRED SKILLSSeasoned people leader with an ability to manage, mentor, lead and inspire a highly skilled team.Proven leadership and track record in community and/or player support management in the games industryStrong business acumen with strategic and analytical capabilities, using data to drive strategy and business decisions.A proven problem-solver with an emphasis on leading projects and teams from concept to completion -- and then, from analysis to iteration and improvementAbility to lead complex operational and strategic change initiatives.Good understanding of statistics and strong quantitative skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills to partner with multiple teams including marketing, game development, team leadership.Vision and ability to see the bigger picture and translate it into innovative initiatives.Expertise and a wealth of knowledge of industry trends and the competitor landscape.Passion for live service MMOs and a strong understanding of the industry.LI-JM4LI-HYBRIDLI-REMOTE Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$169,800—$254,800 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Today, we’re 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.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 Corporation.Can be: Hybrid role in San Mateo, London, Netherlands or RemotePlayStation Studios is seeking an accomplished senior gaming community leader to serve as Director of Player Engagement for the PlayStation Studios Live Service team.This role will be responsible for establishing our Community Management, Player Support and Social Media capabilities, building processes to improve these crafts and support the success of our live-service-focused game catalog.This role is geared towards a passionate industry veteran who is highly collaborative with proven community expertise in managing player communications and overseeing content strategies for live service-focused titles for console, PC, or mobile.This role requires strong project management and people management skills, as well as deep experience and familiarity with Live Service games. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Why PlayStation?PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work.
Staff Software Engineer - Backend
Company: PlayStation
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Sep 22, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. Collaborate with peers across Engineering, Product, Design, and Quality to craft expansive and reusable solutions. degree in Computer Science or related fields.10+ years of professional software development experience.Experience writing high-performance code in Java.Experience working with, building, and extending large systems and platforms.Experience mentoring and growing team members.Experience as a technical lead on significant features.Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, SQL, NoSQL, and ReactorJava.Experience with Splunk and/or Datadog. Front-end development experience (React/React Native) a bonus.LI-SB3LI-Hybrid Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. Come join our diverse team today!What you will be doingDevelop, maintain, and iterate on real-time, efficient, and highly scalable customer facing features.Understand the problems, objectives, and goals of business and development teams.Build scalable solutions in iterative improvements to meet those needs.Maintain stability, performance, and quality of the codebase by applying development standards while using automation to support CI/CD workflows.Be a technical leader, by mentoring or providing feedback to members, leading the architecture and design of projects.Work closely with a multi-functional team to ensure plans, progress, and risks are clearly communicated.Responsibilities B.S. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$167,300—$250,900 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Subscriptions and Subscriptions Services is an area with lots of interest, potential, and possibilities. Plan iterative approaches to continually deliver meaningful and impactful changes that improve and expand experiences for operators, business partners, and customers alike.Are you ready for a rare opportunity to deliver high quality, thoroughly tested code at one of the world’s most recognizable brands? This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. This team builds the foundation behind PlayStation Plus and other subscriptions, used by millions of PlayStation players! The team recently played a meaningful role in growing PlayStation Plus into a three tiered offering.Come work with a dedicated group of engineers passionate about building a scalable, highly available microservice architecture.
Sr. UX Designer (Partners)
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 20, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. You’ll also be responsible for advocating for a user-centric approach, collaborating with the Product team, and negotiating with business stakeholders to ensure user insight is at the heart of your solutions. As part of the UX Design team, you’ll work with other designers, supporting them in developing their skills and elevating the overall quality of our products and services.Additional responsibilities include:Leading a large program of work in Partner PublishingDeveloping from an MVP PoC, working with Product through Discovery, Design, and Development to define the future of publishing workflow. Leading and developing the service design, facilitating workshops and collaboration sessions to map out service blueprints, experience maps, and flows.Staying on top of tech and industry trends, facilitating blue-sky thinking, and identifying opportunities for innovation within the program scopeIdentifying research opportunities, working with researchers and product management to shape discovery and validation studies Create real, trailblazing, innovative products and experiences out of vague & ambiguous concepts. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple teams, analyze feedback, and implement that feedback into your designs.Rapidly iterate on design solutions based on engineering feasibility or other constraints.Contribute to the design and development of the Partner Platform Design System.Who we’re looking for: 6-8 years of experience building user-centered interactive designs, with 3+ years working in Enterprise applications and/or B2B productsExperience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.A system thinker with the ability to lead complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and translate intricate requirements into user-friendly solutionsProven track record in leading through the design process and successfully launching products or servicesDemonstrable service design experience, with the ability to connect backstage and frontstage interactionsExceptional communication skills with the ability to influence product design strategy and promote a user-centric design philosophy among cross-department teamsStrong problem-solving skills, with a keen understanding of technical constraints in software designAbility to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a high level of self-motivation and organizationExceptional attention to detail and the ability to become a product expert, providing constructive feedback on the usability of new products and featuresComfortable working in a global team across different continents, with a willingness to travel occasionallySkilled at translating very complex requirements into simple solutionsStrong critical thinking and analytical skills.A Portfolio of shipped work showcasing your work and design process throughout the entire product development lifecycle.Bonus points for:Deep experience working within a technical environment that includes both hardware and softwareKnowledge of video game service and software industrySolid knowledge and/or interest in new technologies in web, mobile, VR, and other devicesExtensive experience designing for a global audience in multiple languagesDeep passion or knowledge of movie, television, music, and video game servicesThe ability to speak, write, or understand the Japanese languageIf this sounds like you, drop us a line. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end user-centered design process and UX outcomes for our Publishing initiatives. This role requires service design thinking and experience designing and developing enterprise tools and B2B products.You’ll collaborate with user researchers and product managers to run discovery sessions with internal business stakeholders, backend users, and partners, translating your findings into user needs and solution ideas. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing:As a member of the Partners UX team, your role would be pivotal in shaping and advancing our Partners’ platform, guaranteeing reliable and high-quality user experiences across all our products and services. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$125,900—$188,900 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This role focuses on designing enterprise tools and service design that enables delivering value at scale.As part of the larger SONY design community, you will be part of a global design group that respects and celebrates the value of design, design thinking, and the design process. Collaborate with designers both locally and globally to elevate the standard of design across the organization. An ideal candidate possesses passion, dedication, and skills vital to lead and deliver best-in-class products and services on a global scale. You will partner with a cross-functional team of product managers, researchers, writers, engineers, and business partners to ideate and craft experiences that make it easier for our game development and publishing partners to create and deliver great content to our players worldwide. You’ll work closely with your Product Manager to shape the next generation of Publishing within the Partner Platform and drive the program forward iteratively. Partner Platform - our ecosystem of tools is vast and covers everything from registration and account management to development support, publishing, and QA to analytics and post-launch support. Partner Platform Publishing covers the tools that enable submitting product metadata, game content, sales, and promotion information required to publish PlayStation products.
UX Designer II, Commerce (B2C/B2B)
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 20, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We celebrate the value of design, design thinking and design process. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a global team of designers focused on elevating the standard of design across the organization while exploring world-class concepts and technology.What We Need You To DoGain a deep understanding of the PlayStation brand and servicesQuickly produce multiple and distinct UX/UI conceptsIdeate innovative solutions with inputs from key partnersBuild flows, wireframes, prototypes, and corresponding documentationCraft and apply design patterns, processes, and standard methodologiesRapidly iterate on design solutions based on engineering or other constraintsCommunicate design ideas in a compelling way, encouraging partners to accept new solutions and conceptsWhat you bring2-3+ years of experience building user-centered interactive designsA portfolio that showcases, thoughtful, simple, deliberate intuitive design and interactions, with a focus on commerce and web-based administrative toolsStrong communication skills to clearly articulate your concepts and rationaleExperienced knowledge of design tools and interactive tools (Figma, sketch, Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, illustrator and etc) for wireframing and high-fidelity mockupsAbility to improve and expand existing design systems/componentsProduce detailed spec and graphic assets for implementationExperience collaborating with Product Management and Engineering counterpartsExperience working with research and insightsExperience conducting testing and heuristic analysisCollaborate with partners on user journey developmentAbility to work unsupervised in an agile environmentExperience working with decentralized or global teams a plusExperience crafting for a global audience in multiple languages a plusThis role is not eligible for remote designation. LI-AC1 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. You never take a step forward without thorough testing, Research, and insights. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$118,600—$177,800 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You're a collaborator and a diplomat among cross-functional partners, comfortable balancing product requirements, design solutions, and technical constraints.You will join our Commerce team in San Francisco and will become a part of the global SONY design community. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Today, we’re 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.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces 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. 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 Corporation. UX Designer II, Commerce (B2C/B2B)San Francisco, CAYou are an experienced UX designer with a mixed portfolio of commerce focused solutions (B2C) and business-focused tools (B2B).
Paralegal, Patent
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 25, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. Process patent awards for inventors and manage patent award inquiries and communications.Coordinate communication and inventor meetings, deliver reports and information exchange between internal teams, external patent counsel, and patent offices.Setup logistics for special events including patent award ceremonies, patent workshops including arrangements of meals, hotels, audio visual equipment, speakers.Contribute to the development and improvement of patent-related processes, procedures, and best practices.Stay current with changes in patent laws, regulations, and procedures that may impact patent prosecution and maintenance.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., engineering, computer science, etc. ).A minimum of 5 years of experience as a patent paralegal or similar role, preferably in an in-house legal department.Preferred candidates should have familiarity with the Anaqua patent software, but not mandatoryExcellent organizational and project management skills, with a keen eye for detail.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with technical and legal professionals.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.Adept at adapting to changes and embracing new technologies and tools.Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.Advantages:Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovation in AI, graphics, networking, hardware, peripheralsOpportunity to work directly with inventors and legal professionals, contributing to the success of our patent portfolio.Collaborative and inclusive work environment.BonusCreative and curious PlayStation fanLI-LD1 LI-hybrid Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the patent process.Key Responsibilities:Utilize your technical background to comprehend and evaluate the technical merits of inventions, categorize inventions, collaborate to establish global patent operations.Utilize your paralegal experience to engage in a variety of patent administrative functions.Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and legal counsel to gather necessary information for patent applications, ensuring comprehensive and accurate disclosures.Support the Anaqua patent database docketing and audit operations to maintain and update records of all patent activities.Audit patent related invoices and process payments in coordination with Finance Department. Perform monthly accrual calculations. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$115,300—$172,900 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This role will be responsible for maintaining our patent database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records, and collaborating closely with inventors and legal professionals to manage patent activities. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Today, we’re 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.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 Corporation.Paralegal, PatentSan Mateo, CA (Hybrid onsite 2x a week)As an in-house patent paralegal working in a global patent team, you will play a vital role in protecting our intellectual property and contributing to our ongoing success. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Sr. UX Designer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 20, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. You’ll also be responsible for advocating for a user-centric approach, collaborating with the Product team, and negotiating with business stakeholders to ensure user insight is at the heart of your solutions. As part of the UX Design team, you’ll work with other designers, supporting them in developing their skills and elevating the overall quality of our products and services.Additional responsibilities include:Leading a large program of work in Partner PublishingDeveloping from an MVP PoC, working with Product through Discovery, Design, and Development to define the future of publishing workflow. Leading and developing the service design, facilitating workshops and collaboration sessions to map out service blueprints, experience maps, and flows.Staying on top of tech and industry trends, facilitating blue-sky thinking, and identifying opportunities for innovation within the program scopeIdentifying research opportunities, working with researchers and product management to shape discovery and validation studies Create real, trailblazing, innovative products and experiences out of vague & ambiguous concepts. Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple teams, analyze feedback, and implement that feedback into your designs.Rapidly iterate on design solutions based on engineering feasibility or other constraints.Contribute to the design and development of the Partner Platform Design System.Who we’re looking for: 6-8 years of experience building user-centered interactive designs, with 3+ years working in Enterprise applications and/or B2B productsExperience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.A system thinker with the ability to lead complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and translate intricate requirements into user-friendly solutionsProven track record in leading through the design process and successfully launching products or servicesDemonstrable service design experience, with the ability to connect backstage and frontstage interactionsExceptional communication skills with the ability to influence product design strategy and promote a user-centric design philosophy among cross-department teamsStrong problem-solving skills, with a keen understanding of technical constraints in software designAbility to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a high level of self-motivation and organizationExceptional attention to detail and the ability to become a product expert, providing constructive feedback on the usability of new products and featuresComfortable working in a global team across different continents, with a willingness to travel occasionallySkilled at translating very complex requirements into simple solutionsStrong critical thinking and analytical skills.A Portfolio of shipped work showcasing your work and design process throughout the entire product development lifecycle.Bonus points for:Deep experience working within a technical environment that includes both hardware and softwareKnowledge of video game service and software industrySolid knowledge and/or interest in new technologies in web, mobile, VR, and other devicesExtensive experience designing for a global audience in multiple languagesDeep passion or knowledge of movie, television, music, and video game servicesThe ability to speak, write, or understand the Japanese languageIf this sounds like you, drop us a line. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end user-centered design process and UX outcomes for our Publishing initiatives. This role requires service design thinking and experience designing and developing enterprise tools and B2B products.You’ll collaborate with user researchers and product managers to run discovery sessions with internal business stakeholders, backend users, and partners, translating your findings into user needs and solution ideas. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing:As a member of the Partners UX team, your role would be pivotal in shaping and advancing our Partners’ platform, guaranteeing reliable and high-quality user experiences across all our products and services. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$137,400—$206,000 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This role focuses on designing enterprise tools and service design that enables delivering value at scale.As part of the larger SONY design community, you will be part of a global design group that respects and celebrates the value of design, design thinking, and the design process. Collaborate with designers both locally and globally to elevate the standard of design across the organization. An ideal candidate possesses passion, dedication, and skills vital to lead and deliver best-in-class products and services on a global scale. You will partner with a cross-functional team of product managers, researchers, writers, engineers, and business partners to ideate and craft experiences that make it easier for our game development and publishing partners to create and deliver great content to our players worldwide. The PlayStation family of products and services includes PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Now, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. You’ll work closely with your Product Manager to shape the next generation of Publishing within the Partner Platform and drive the program forward iteratively.
Strategy & Initiatives Program Manager
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 21, 2023
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.We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. The core areas of focus are goals tracking, organizational alignment, knowledge management, process improvement, and initiative management. The ideal candidate is one who is a positive and adaptable teammate possessing excellent planning and time management skills, a growth mindset, the capability to communicate adeptly, and a strong analytical mind that thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment.Key Responsibilities Include:Lead and run mid- and long-term key initiatives as identified by the EPMOWork cross-functionally to develop processes that ensure appropriate prioritization and approvals for critical business initiativesTrack and review central initiatives across the division to ensure successful delivery of key business objectivesFacilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to refine and optimize all elements of strategyPossess the ability to have a flexible approach to working hours to support global business operationsRequired Experience:Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experienceStrong project/initiative management experienceCompassion and insight for other teams’ needs; resourceful in finding solutions to business problemsData-centric & analytical with good planning skills and commercial focusStrong ability build strong internal relationships across departments and bring together interdisciplinary viewpoints within teamsStrong knowledge of sales cycles and ability to understand recent sales trends and forcesGaming industry knowledgePreferred Experience:Communication tools: MSFT Teams, Slack, SharePoint, ConfluenceDeveloping people focused strategies (i.e., employee engagement, educational tools)Working in an Enterprise or Business focused PMO structurePMP certificationMBAhybrid LI-SV1 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.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. Click here to learn more.The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$132,600—$199,000 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The goal is to cultivate relationships, deliver education on cross-divisional process, and lead department initiatives to deepen and broaden our impact on successful delivery against objectives. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Across our marketing, Direct to Consumer, channel partners, and services business, we work together to bring the best of the PlayStation experience to markets and channels around the world.As part of this division, the Executive Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) is responsible for supervising all strategy-related activities across the organization to ensure coordinated action and execution. Further, the team coordinates and runs project plans for division activities related to bringing products to market in both new and known capacities. In addition to leading the strategy activities, the team is also responsible for mapping division-level processes to create alignment and efficiency.The Strategic Initiatives Program Manager is a role developed to enhance the EPMO's capabilities. This role is vital to the future growth of the division.