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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 Group Corporation.

We’re thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity to join our Trust and Safety engineering team. As a key contributor, you’ll collaborate directly with game developers to integrate upcoming titles with PlayStation's advanced online safety technologies. You’ll work closely with Product and Operations teams to define integration needs and partner with fellow engineers to build out innovative services that enhance the safety of our online ecosystem.

This role provides an exciting chance to help keep PlayStation’s players safe and make a positive impact on the gaming community. You’ll design, develop, and implement cutting-edge services to detect, report, and manage toxic behaviors and harmful content across games and the PlayStation Network. If you’re driven to make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to see you on our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and game developers to integrate safety features that enhance the PlayStation gaming experience.
• Support the development and maintenance of software solutions that align with SIE’s trust and safety standards.
• Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues to ensure reliable service.
• Participate in the design and architecture discussions for new features and enhancements.
• Continuously learn and improve your coding and problem-solving skills by working with experienced engineers.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems with guidance from team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to collaborating with a variety of partners.
• Eagerness to work in an inclusive, diverse environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with trust and safety practices or technologies.
• Hands-on experience through internships, personal projects, or coursework in web or server-side development.
• Interest in gaming and knowledge of the gaming community and online player experiences.

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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.