Senior Software Engineer in Test (Graphics/ML)

Why PlayStation?

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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.

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About Research & Development (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. You will be part of SIE's Platform & Foundational Quality Engineering function, working as part of the Test Engineering team.

The role

Reporting to the Manager of the Test Engineering team and working closely with the Graphics team, you will join a small team of engineers delivering state of the art Software Test Development, Development support and Continuous Integration technologies for the PlayStation R&D team. 

What you’ll be doing

• Take an active role in supporting development work in AI/ML in Graphics.
• Making scripts and tools (Python or similar) to improve test efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Support code quality, static analysis, continuous integration, bespoke test frameworks and other systems
• Help drive project quality and implement suitable tools and processes
• Working with multiple teams, communicating with teams worldwide
• Learning about PlayStation tools, systems and products; in particular our implementation of Graphics/ML systems

What you will need:

• Demonstrable Python programming skills to a good standard
• A software development related degree, such as software engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Good team working and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Experience working on Linux systems
• Familiarity with different image formats
• Image processing experience
• Machine Learning / AI experience/understanding

Nice to have

• Experience working on a consumer facing ML product
• Experience of source code control systems, build systems such as Jenkins, compile environments, automation, VMs and other related devops systems and processes
• Knowledge of writing test cases for APIs and console applications
• Knowledge or experience of Agile, Waterfall and similar development methodologies
• Knowledge or experience in C/C++ or similar.
• Experience with Visual Studio and support tools
• Games development background – especially in console development
• Experience in using test automation/testing frameworks such as Cpp/Unit
   

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
• 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 of working at PlayStation

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Excellent in-house or remote training opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus national holidays
• Free onsite gym
• Onsite bar open on Thursday and Friday evenings
• Plus, many more exciting benefits

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.