Software Engineer (PlayStation Compatibility and Build System Development)

3 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Public Relations • Combat Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Develop software to ensure backward compatibility of numerous game titles on PS5 and future consoles. This includes designing and implementing compatibility environments, contributing to build system design and implementation for PlayStation system software and SDKs to enhance development speed, and creating support tools for smoother QA processes. Collaborate with QA teams to identify and fix compatibility issues. The role involves analyzing game execution issues, maintaining build systems, and ensuring game stability after system software and SDK updates. Experience with C programming and application execution environments is vital.
Must have:
  • 3+ years software programming experience (C)
  • Knowledge of application execution environments and OS
  • Experience in application/system debugging and analysis
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of common build system tools
  • Experience with Git, Jenkins, etc.
  • Reverse engineering skills
  • Build system development or QA experience
  • Triaging or support 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 Corporation.

 

■職務内容 /Job Description(Roles & Responsibilities)
PlayStation 向けに開発されている多数のゲームタイトルをPS5や次世代機で動作させる(互換性を持たせる)ためのソフトウェア開発をお任せします。
具体的には、下記の業務を想定しています。
・PlayStationのコンソールで、より多くのゲームを動作させるための互換戦略の検討から、互換環境の設計、その実装を行います。
・PlayStationのシステムソフトウエアやSDKのビルドシステムを設計・実装・運用し,開発のTATの向上に貢献します。
・QAチームと連携して不具合検証・修正を円滑に進めるための補助ツールを設計・実装・運用し,過去に発売されたタイトルの動作に貢献します。

■組織・職場紹介 /About team and organization
全世界で1億台以上のインストールベースを持つPS4で動作するゲームタイトルやアプリケーションを、PS5でも動作させることはプロダクトとして非常に重要であり、本組織のミッションです。
過去に発売されたゲームタイトルをPlayStationのシステムソフトウエアで実行可能とするために、どのようなシステムソフトウエアとゲーム向けのSDKであるべきかを検討しそのシステムを開発します。
ゲームタイトルの実行によって発生した不具合の分析・解析を行うこと、システムソフトウエアとSDK向けのビルドシステムの開発・保守も行います。
ミッション達成のためには他の組織との連携も重要です。特にQAチームとの連携は重要で、早期に互換の不具合を発見し修正につなげます。
また、PlayStatioinのコンソールでは定期的にシステムソフトウエアとSDKの更新を行います。
更新後も安定してゲームが動作することは非常に重要であり、本組織はその環境の構築にも貢献しています。

求められるスキル・技術領域 /Job experience & length of experience years
【必須(MUST)】
・ソフトウエアプログラマとして3年以上の実務経験(C言語)
・アプリケーション実行環境の知識、OSの知識等
・不具合発生時のアプリケーションやシステムの解析の経験と解析環境の知識

【歓迎(WANT)】
・世の中のビルドシステムで利用されているツールに関する知識
・GitやJenkinsなどを利用した開発ワークフローに関する知識
・リバースエンジニアリングのスキル
・プロダクトのビルドシステムの構築やQA業務経験
・トリアージ業務またはそのサポート業務経験

語学力 /Language Skills
【英語】
・海外チームとのコミュニケーションがあるため英語のコミュニケーションに抵抗がないこと。
・Must : 英文の読み書きに抵抗がないこと
・Want : 英語での議論に抵抗がないこと

【日本語】
・日本語能力試験N1またはそれと同等以上を必須とします。

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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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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