Product Manager, PlayStation Peripherals

2 Months ago • All levels • Public Relations

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead the expansion of PlayStation peripherals (controllers, headsets) onto PC and mobile platforms. This Product Manager role involves planning and executing the development of necessary peripherals, PC applications, and SDKs to enhance the user experience. Responsibilities include planning features for improved PC usability, creating SDKs/libraries for easier integration with PC/Mobile games, designing PC utility software for peripheral management, and collaborating with internal teams for product launch. This position significantly impacts the entertainment industry, focusing specifically on expanding the use of controllers with billions of units sold worldwide.
Must have:
  • Product management or engineering experience with PC/Mobile game peripheral implementation
  • Middleware experience (Unreal Engine/Unity) for peripheral features
  • Lead product development and release
  • Business-level English proficiency
Good to have:
  • Experience with peripheral implementation in console game development (SIE, Nintendo, Microsoft)
  • Japanese Language Proficiency (N1 or equivalent)

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 Corporation.

 

■職務内容
【概要】
SIEではより多くのプレーヤーにPlayStation周辺機器(コントローラーやヘッドセットなど)をPC/Mobile上でも使ってもらうことを目指しています。
そのために必要な周辺機器/PCアプリケーション/SDKに求められる機能の企画立案、およびリリースまでのリードを行えるプロダクトマネージャーを募集します。
 
PlayStationプラットフォームの枠を拡げるためのお仕事です。
特に本ポジションでは、全世界で億単位の台数が販売されるコントローラーの利用をより拡げる為のお仕事です。
エンターテインメント領域で大きな影響を与えるポジションでご活躍ください。
 
【具体的には】
・PlayStation周辺機器のPCでの利便性向上に必要な機能の企画立案
・PC/MobileゲームがPlayStation周辺機器をサポートしやすくするためのSDKやライブラリーの企画立案
・PlayStation周辺機器の設定管理を行うPC向けユーティリティソフトウェアの企画立案
・社内関連部署と協力し、企画したプロダクトを市場導入する
 
 
■求められるスキル・技術領域
【必須(MUST)】
・プロダクトマネージャー、もしくはエンジニアとしての以下の領域に対する知識/経験
 →PC/Mobileゲーム(Windows/Mac/iOS/Android)における周辺機器の実装
 →ミドルウェア(Unreal Engine/Unity)を使用した周辺機器関連機能の実装
 
【歓迎(WANT)】
・コンシューマーゲーム機(SIE, Nintendo, Microsoft)のゲーム開発における周辺機器実装に対するプロダクトマネージャーもしくはエンジニアとしての知識/経験
・プロダクトの開発/リリースにおけるリーダー業務経験
 
 
■語学力
【英語】
・ビジネスレベルの英語力、または英語力向上の意欲がある方
 英語の技術ドキュメント読解、海外メンバーと英語によるテキストコミュニケーション、
 英語の会議において自身の担当分野に関する簡単なプレゼンテーションの機会があります。流暢でなくとも問題ございません。
 
【日本語】
・日本語能力試験N1またはそれと同等以上が望ましい

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.


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