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Technical Artist - Rendering
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 09, 2023
PlayStation, recognized as a global leader in entertainment, is seeking a Technical Artist for rendering technology and materials. The role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to support visual goals. Firewalk Studios, a multiplayer experience creator, joined PlayStation Studios in 2023 and is developing Concord, a PVP multiplayer FPS for PS5 and PC. The ideal candidate enjoys applying creative solutions in HLSL or node-based shader creation tools, has familiarity with Unreal Engine rendering features, and is a flexible communicator.
Recruiting Coordinator (Contract)
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 06, 2023
PlayStation is recognized as a global leader in entertainment, producing a range of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus. The company strives to create an inclusive environment and is currently seeking a Recruiting Coordinator for a contract role with potential extension. The role involves partnering with recruiters to create a positive hiring experience, scheduling interviews, managing open positions, and implementing process improvements. The estimated base pay range for this role is $50,700 - $76,100 USD.
Global Social Media Lead
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 13, 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 work cross-functionally with development stakeholders, global publishing teams, and external agency partners to develop engaging, thoughtfully crafted social content that is informed by a keen understanding of our IP, global player audience, the evolving social media landscape, and data-backed sentiment and engagement metrics.WHO YOU AREPlayer-focused and committed to cultivating a healthy, inclusive, diverse, and highly engaged audience of millions of players around the world.An experienced digital marketer or communications professional that is passionate about both the creative opportunity and data science of social media.An expert in leading and emergent social media networks, acutely aware of platform-specific tools, features, formats, standards, user behaviors, and best practices.Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and able to identify, define, and manage projects from inception through execution.An effective and empathetic collaborator that cares deeply about fostering strong cross-functional relationships and healthy teams.Proactive and able to communicate clearly, concisely, and timely with a wide array of stakeholders and contributors working on-site, remote, and across the globe.Adept at balancing long-term planning with day-to-day tasks and emergent issues.Excited about honing your craft, expanding your skills, and continually improving process.WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKEPartner with studio, PlayStation, and agency marketing teams to plan, develop, and execute best-in-class social media campaigns for Concord franchise social media accounts.Coordinate with global PlayStation social media teams and agencies to ensure consistency, brand authenticity, and holistic integration across all platforms, paid campaigns, and organic content.Oversee and directly manage studio social media platforms, inclusive of developing editorial calendars, drafting copy, facilitating asset development, content publishing, performance monitoring, 1:1 user engagement, reviewing analytics, and generating reports.Assess and inform current and future staffing and resource needs, helping scale global social media strategies and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the studio, the project, and our players.Work closely with development support, player enforcement, and community teams to understand game health, develop proactive or reactive social messaging, and aid in crisis communications.Establish efficient social media content development pipelines and publishing workflowsCollaborate with community and influencer teams on creator engagement and amplification opportunities and programs.Define social media performance metrics for campaigns and organic content, provide real-time and post-mortem analysis of those in-flight, and recommend areas for improvement.Spearhead the ideation and execution of social tactics, creative, and copy that will excite and engage players, support channel growth, and awareness.Contribute to regular holistic reporting on brand and game health, by providing qualitative and quantitative analysis of sentiment, conversation volume, and engagement.QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of experience working in social media marketing for gaming brands, studios, or publishers preferredProficient in enterprise-level social media publishing and analytics tools, such as Sprinklr, Khoros, Talkwalker, Spiketrap, etc.Experience working with integrated and agency creative services teamsExperience with leading digital and social media and creating platform-specific strategies, specifically Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, and TwitchLI-JM4LI-HYBRIDLI-ONSITELI-REMOTEEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As Global Social Media Lead within Firewalk’s embedded marketing and communications team, you will aid in defining, developing, and executing against strategies for acquiring and retaining players through holistic, high-impact social media campaigns, as well as the ongoing operation of both Firewalk and Concord franchise social platforms. 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.Firewalk Studios is looking for a Global Social Media Lead who is interested in applying their skills to help bring exceptional entertainment to millions of players with our forthcoming PVP multiplayer FPS, Concord. 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
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 12, 2023
PlayStation is a globally recognized leader in entertainment, producing a range of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is seeking a motivated and creative engineer to develop tools and tests for PlayStation Audio software. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, significant C/C++ and Python programming experience, and proficiency in version control systems. Familiarity with PlayStation SDK development, audio standards, and continuous integration systems is desirable. The role offers a competitive base pay range, top-tier benefits, and the opportunity to work with the most successful gaming platform of all time.
Staff Software Engineer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 12, 2023
PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment, recognized for its PlayStation family of products and services. The company is seeking a software engineer to join its Platform Audio team, focusing on 3D audio, hardware DSP, and virtual reality. The ideal candidate should have experience in systems level programming, lower-level system architecture, and proficiency in IDEs, source control, and issue tracking. The role offers a competitive base pay range and a top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products.
Senior General Engineer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Remote
Posted Sep 13, 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. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$123,000—$184,600 USDEqual Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. in computer science or equivalent experience.Years of Experience: 7+ years of game programming preferred.Required: Strong experience that allows for mentoring and growth opportunities.Required: Has shipped at least 2 AAA console games or equivalent experience.Additionally, you should possessA proven ability to manage time, self-organize, and meet deadlines.Strong communication skills.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.A growth mindset Fluency in more computing languages than human languages. 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. )Extending existing game systems to provide new or improved functionality to match updated designs.Willing to jump in and help where needed. What craft expertise you’ll have:Technology KnowledgeRequired: Strong C++ programming ability.Required: C experience.Desired: Knowledge of Python, Powershell, and batch files.Tool KnowledgeRequired: Visual Studio with strong experience debugging and profiling code.Required: Experience with CPU profiling tools.Desired: Experience working with PS4 or PS5 hardware.Desired: Perforce, Jira, Confluence, and JenkinsCraft ExperienceRequired: Solid understanding of asynchronous programming techniques and pitfalls.Required: Hands-on experience implementing systems for AAA games with expertise in at least one of the following; AI, camera systems, animation, physics, networking, memory, or threading architectures.Other Criteria:ExperienceDegree: B.S. Click here to learn more.This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. 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.The Senior Generalist Engineer position is responsible for building out exciting game systems and features to bring our team’s vision to life. This position will be responsible for:Collaborating with designers, artists, and programmers, to design, implement and iterate on game systems (combat, AI, camera, inventory, game management, etc. 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 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.
Level Designer
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 12, 2023
Firewalk Studios, a part of PlayStation Studios, is seeking a Level Designer for their PvP FPS project, Concord. The ideal candidate should have experience in designing modern PvP FPS maps, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating immersive gameplay. The role involves blocking out new levels, collaborating with other teams, playtesting, and prioritizing tasks. Firewalk Studios values diversity and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement.
Senior Manager, Games Optimization
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 08, 2023
PlayStation is seeking a Senior Manager for Games Optimization to lead a team of 4 global optimization specialists. The role involves developing a global content optimization strategy, aligning with the Digital Games Sales team, and driving profitable growth. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of content and conversion optimization tools, a retail/e-commerce background, and expert people management skills. PlayStation offers a competitive benefits package and a global hybrid office/remote working model.
Senior Manager, Games Optimisation
Company: PlayStation
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 08, 2023
PlayStation is seeking a Senior Manager for Games Optimization to lead a team of 4 global optimization specialists. The role involves developing a global content optimization strategy, aligning with the Digital Games Sales team, and driving profitable growth. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of content and conversion optimization tools, a retail/e-commerce background, and expert people management skills. PlayStation offers a competitive benefits package and a hybrid office/remote working model.
Sr. Information Systems Engineer
Company: PlayStation
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Sep 12, 2023
PlayStation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for its Custom Infrastructure IT group in San Diego, CA. The role involves supporting, crafting, and implementing technologies that benefit game development teams. The ideal candidate should have top-tier knowledge of IT technologies, experience with networking, cloud, security, monitoring, storage, and operating systems. They should also have experience with config management/provisioning automation, enterprise storage and filesystem administration, and leading technical deployment aspects of a digital and hybrid workplace transformation. PlayStation offers a competitive benefits package and a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
HR Generalist
Company: PlayStation
Location: Other US Location
Posted Sep 08, 2023
PlayStation is seeking an HR Generalist for a hybrid role in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and a passion for DE&I. The role involves promoting positive employee relationships, creating a positive onboarding experience, and partnering with studio management to drive a robust culture. The HR Generalist will also be the first point of contact for employment-related workflow processes and employee relations issues. The role offers a competitive benefits package and is eligible for a bonus package.
Sr. Information Systems Engineer
Company: PlayStation
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Sep 12, 2023
PlayStation is recognized as a global leader in entertainment, producing a range of products and services including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus. The company strives to create an inclusive environment and is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Custom Infrastructure IT group in San Diego, CA. The role involves supporting, crafting, and implementing technologies that benefit game development teams, collaborating with a team of passionate specialists, and promoting projects and work being done outside the organization.