LAB Software Engineering Intern - NPX

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About the job

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This internship program offers a chance to develop full-stack software engineering skills, work in a scrum team, and gain valuable experience at PlayStation. You'll work on real-world projects, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and enjoy various perks. Must-have skills include fluency in a programming language, knowledge of basic algorithms and data structures, and a strong interest in learning new technologies.

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.

 

The LAB ("Learn And Bloom") Software Engineering Internship Program is a 12-week program designed specifically for first and second year students who are studying at universities and colleges outside of Japan.

The program aims to provide students with an opportunity to:

・Practice fullstack software engineering in a professional setting
・Experience working in a scrum team
・Learn more about PlayStation, Sony, and Japan
・Network with current employees at Sony
・and most of all... have FUN!

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

"Learn" Period - 3 weeks

You will participate in a series of learning sessions, which will help you build the foundations of the following:

・Hard Skills - to become a solid fullstack engineer
・Soft Skills - to become an effective engineering team player
・Global Leadership - to become a true leader at PlayStation and beyond

"Bloom" period - 9 weeks

You will form a scrum team with your fellow interns, and work on developing a PlayStation feature / product. You will utilize all of your hard skills, soft skills, and leadership, in order to present your deliverables to stakeholders.

Throughout the program

You will have the opportunity to

・Participate in a series of mixers and recreational events
・Check-in with your engineering managers / mentors
・Talk with members of our senior management team
・and more...!

 

LINKS

LAB 2022 - Blog post in Japanese
LAB 2023 - Blog post in English (Part 1)
LAB 2023 - Blog post in English (Part 2)
LAB 2024 - Blog post in English

 

REQUIREMENTS

・Currently in your first or second year of a Bachelor's program outside of Japan
・Fluency in at least one programming language
・Knowledge on basic algorithms and data structures
・Interest and ability to learn new programming languages and frameworks
・Eligibility to work in Japan (ie. Permanent resident of Japan)

 

NICE-TO-HAVES

・Experience working with web frameworks and / or APIs

 

DURATION

2025/05/19 ~ 2025/08/08 (Subject to change)

 

LOCATION

Sony City, Tokyo

1-7-1, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 JAPAN

 

WORK HOURS

Monday to Friday, 5 days a week

Flexible work hours (7.5 hours/day)

 

HOLIDAYS

Weekends (Saturday, Sunday)

Japanese holidays

Company holidays

 

COMPENSATION

15,750 JPY daily (before tax)

In addition, the following expenses will also be covered in accordance to the company rules:

・Commuting expenses
・Relocation expenses
    ・Flights to / from Japan
    ・Temporary housing (if applicable)

 

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.

 

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.


Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/

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