Embedded Software Engineer for PlayStation

36 Minutes ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves developing software for PlayStation. Responsibilities include developing and debugging software for games and applications, developing software related to the crash report function of PlayStation, and developing tests and infrastructure within the team. The team develops the OS layer and development environment for the PlayStation system software. This includes features for PlayStation users and features for game and app developers. The team consists of around 10 members who are involved in software development related to coprocessors for high-speed storage access and development environments both inside and outside the company. This role is with Sony Interactive Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Experience with UNIX-based operating systems like FreeBSD or Linux.
  • Experience with file systems or device drivers.
  • Experience with debuggers, software development support tools, or crash report-related development environment functions.
Good to have:
  • Server software operation and maintenance experience.

Job Details

 

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including 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 Group Corporation.

 

 

■職務内容 / Job Description(Roles & Responsibilities)

下記のいずれか一点以上の業務を担当していただきます。

- PlayStation向けゲーム・アプリを開発・デバッグする機能のソフトウェア開発
- PlayStationのクラッシュレポート機能に関係するソフトウェア開発
- 上記の開発に関連したテストの開発・チーム内インフラ整備

 

■組織・職場紹介 / About team and organization

PlayStationのシステムソフトウェアのOSレイヤ・開発環境パートを開発している部署です。PlayStationのシステムソフトウェアには、

- 実際にPlayStation上で動作するシステムソフトウェアの機能 (PlayStationのユーザ向けの機能)
- PlayStation上で動作するゲームやアプリを開発するための機能 (ゲームディベロッパ・アプリディベロッパ向けの機能)

という二つの側面があり、いずれの面においても直接的・間接的にエンドユーザに届くソフトウェア機能を開発する、取り組みがいのある業務です。
当部署では高速ストレージアクセス用コプロセッサの周辺機能、および社内外向けの開発環境に関連したソフトウェア開発を10名強で行なっています。

 

■求められるスキル・技術領域 / Skills and Qualifications

【必須(MUST)】
- 5年以上の、チームでのソフトウェア開発経験

上記に加え、以下のいずれか、もしくは関連する周辺技術一点以上の開発経験が必須です。

- FreeBSD, Linux 等の UNIX 系オペレーティングシステム
- ファイルシステムやデバイスドライバ
- デバッガ・ソフトウェア開発支援ツール、クラッシュレポート等の開発環境関連機能

 

【尚可(WANT)】
- サーバーソフトウェアの運用・保守

■語学力 / Language Skills

【英語】
・英語で技術的なやりとりができる能力 (TOEIC 650以上目安)。
 海外チームとのやりとりや英文の技術仕様の読解が日常的に行なわれるため、担当領域に関して英語でコミュニケーションできることが必須です。


【日本語】
・ビジネスレベルの日本語力(日本語能力試験N1またはそれと同等以上)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy 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 encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

 

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About The Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation, pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.


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