Senior Software Engineer

Role Overview:

As part of the Future Technology Group (FTG) Applied Research Engineering team, you will implement and deliver state of the art applications and plug-ins, involving a wide range of products, services and platforms.

FTG is focused on the future development of PlayStation, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference, love working with creative, intelligent, and collaborative colleagues. If that sounds like something you would love to do, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be involved in all stages of the development life cycle, from feature design and planning through to implementation and launch of services and applications.
• Evaluating state-of-the-art research that can include Machine Learning, AI and graphics, before productionising as a variety of services, plug-ins and applications
• Collaborating with the Design and Art teams to deliver proof-of-concepts using different software and hardware solutions.
• Continuously innovating, developing, and delivering advancements for existing projects
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process.

What we’re looking for:

• This is a mid-level to senior engineering role, that can demonstrate the below skills with a portfolio/github repo.
• You must have the ability and knowledge to develop code in C++ in the context of high-performance, low-latency systems.
• You’ll need to be passionate about games, software, and hardware design, and you’ll need to have some (not all) of the following desirable skills.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++
• Strong experience with commercial game engines
• Shader programming experience
• Experience of 3D/UI graphics programming with Vulkan or similar API
• Experience in Machine Learning is a plus
• Strong technical background in maths or computer science, educated to at least degree level or with equivalent experience
• Able to review, debug and enhance already produced code
• 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:

• Experience with git / github / gitlab source control
• Experience with testing methodology and frameworks
• Experience with continuous integration systems and pipelines
• Experience of video and audio encoding
• Experience and awareness of the 3D art and animation pipelines within Unreal Engine
• Experience with Unity (c#)
• Knowledge of PlayStation hardware and SDK
• Knowledge and ability to construct blueprints within Unreal Engine

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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Last updated on Aug 22, 2024