Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognised as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
Why PlayStation
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
About R&D
R&D are PlayStation’s technology experts. We develop innovative technologies that push the boundaries of play, helping game developers make the best games on PlayStation by creating a world class SDK.
The role
As part of the SDK Graphics team, you will play a key role in delivering state of the art graphics technologies for the global PlayStation developer community.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Research state of the art graphics technologies
- Influence decisions about bringing the technologies to PlayStation
- Deliver the technologies for developers as part of the SDK
What We Are Looking For
Must have
- Strong C++ and graphics programming skills, with experience of the latest low-level graphics APIs on PC/console (e.g. DirectX12, Vulkan or platform SDKs for current-generation consoles)
- Good understanding of computer hardware architecture
- Experience of low-level coding, performance analysis and optimization
- Comfortable with shader programming on modern GPUs
- Passionate about computer graphics and games, forward thinking, and keen to be at the forefront on the next generation of consoles
- Strong technical background in maths or computer science, educated to at least degree level or with equivalent experience
- Experience working in a game development environment
- Ability to work constructively as part of a larger team
- Ability to work proactively on your own
- Good presentation and communication skills
Nice to have
- Modern GI/raytracing techniques
- Physically based rendering pipelines
- Volumetric rendering
- Virtual Reality
Benefits Of Working At R&D
- Technology development is not constrained by specific games/engines. There is time and space to research and develop cutting edge technologies
- Opportunities to work on collaborative projects with R&D teams in Tokyo and in San Mateo, with the wider Sony group, and with academia
- Opportunities to attend relevant conferences (e.g. SIGGRAPH)
- Innovation time for research and projects of your own choosing
- Opportunities to participate in global hackathons
- Relaxed working environment with high level of trust and autonomy. All staff are encouraged to express their views and challenge the status quo
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- London Allowance (if applicable)
- 25 days holiday per year
- On Site Gym
- Subsidised Café
- Free soft drinks
- On site bar
- Access to cycle garage and showers
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information 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.
