PSN Network Services Intern - Undergraduate

1 Month ago • All levels

About the job

Summary

This internship in San Diego offers hands-on full-stack development and testing experience. You'll work on key PS5 features and PlayStation Network services, collaborating with diverse teams. Must-have skills include Java, React, JavaScript, and Python. Experience with NoSQL databases is a plus.
Must have:
  • Java experience
  • React experience
  • JavaScript skills
  • Python knowledge
Good to have:
  • NoSQL databases
  • Web applications
  • Strong communication
  • Collaboration skills
Perks:
  • Relocation assistance
  • Fixed hourly pay
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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.

PSN Network Services Intern - Undergraduate

United State, San Diego: this position can be performed fully remote or hybrid out of the SIE-PlayStation San Diego, CA office. 

A cover letter is not required, but highly encouraged for this role. 

About the Team:

Our team built key PS5 client features and PlayStation Network services.  We are a dynamic team working on several different projects all of which are focused on delivering value and new experiences to players.  We also work with game teams, in order to help them deliver their products faster to market. We are looking for an intern who is technical and may not have the experience to know the answer but is capable of working with colleagues to help deliver the best possible solution.  We are looking for someone is independent, a self starter and motivated to help us deliver the best products and services to our players.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Gain hands-on experience in full-stack development and end-to-end testing.

  • Apply a detailed-oriented approach with strong communication skills to work autonomously.

  • Independently discover, refine, and implement required features or functionality.

  • Switch between technology stacks on both the client and service side.

  • Collaborate across a diverse group of individuals to ensure projects meet their requirements and deadlines.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field, with an expected graduation by Spring 2026.
  • Experience with Java, React, JavaScript, and web applications.

  • Experience with Python programming language.

  • Strong collaboration skills, especially when working with geographically dispersed and culturally diverse teams.

  • A passion for gaming and an understanding of how players interact with the PlayStation 5 console.

  • Experience with NoSQL databases is a plus! 

Eligibility:

  • Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.

  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

  • Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.

  • Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

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. 

 

Intern Pay Range

$41.50 - $45.75 USD

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, maternity or parental status, 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

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Sony Interactive Entertainment 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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