Sr. Software Engineer

United States, San Mateo, CA

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Sr. Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo, CA

 

We are seeking a candidate to join our game integration platform team, to enable games to make full and exciting use of the PlayStation Platform Ecosystem! As a team member for the game integration and validation platform, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of SDK technologies, game development and infrastructure. You'll be responsible for prototyping quickly and effectively with experimental technologies and bringing new PlayStation experiences into gameplay features. The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the management, design, and implementation of game systems. You will provide technical mentorship and guidance for junior engineers.

Come join us to deliver the best gaming experience to millions of PlayStation players!

We employ Agile methodologies, use modern software development paradigms, and focus on continuous improvement in the delivery of analytics for our partners. This position is an opportunity to join one of the world’s most recognized brands, and to collaborate with PlayStation engineering teams across North America, Japan and Europe.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Prototype a cross-platform game codebase looking at PlayStation-specific features across multiple generations of the PlayStation platform

  • Develop new features, perform performance analysis, optimize systems, maintain existing systems, and diagnose failures.

  • Building and documenting gameplay features to exercise unreleased platform SDKs and network capabilities

  • Collaborate with Principal engineers to define technical specifications for large systems

  • Partner with other engineers to develop tools and processes that improve efficiency and quality

  • Develop and update feature documentation, maintain shared library of tech and process documentation

  • Demonstrate expertise/ownership in at least one major area of the codebase

  • Mentor, empower and inspire other engineers

  • Exemplify reliability, accountability, and professionalism in all work-related interactions

  • Participates in team scrum processes - (e.g. plan/review/retro, daily stand-ups, maintaining JIRA board, identifying risks and blockers)

 

Qualifications:

  • BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related degree

  • Strong C/C++ experience with understanding of multi-threaded and multi-core software development

  • Knowledgeable about network protocols: You understand the messages exchanged during communication over these protocols

  • Understanding of game networking systems and technologies (e.g. peer-to-peer and client/server models, latency compensation, etc.)

  • Strong data structures and algorithms knowledge.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as a part of a team

  • Self-directed, focused, and diligent

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • At least 5 years of experience as a gameplay engineer

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics

  • 8 or more years of software development in C/C++ programming

  • Experience with Unreal Engine and/or AAA proprietary game engine

  • Experience with off-the-shelf anti-cheat products, such as Easy Anti-Cheat or BattlEye

  • Working experience and/or knowledge with networking fundamentals and protocols such as NAT, DHCP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, SSL, HTTP/HTTPS, and socket APIs

  • Experience building games as a network-oriented gameplay engineer for PlayStation and PC

  • Experience with AWS and containers - Lambda, GameLift, EC2, and ECS/Kubernetes

  • Experience supporting a live service game with client / server game systems

  • Experience shipping at least one successful game products

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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. 

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

 

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$187,700 - $281,500 USD

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