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Principal Engineer – Research & Development

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.

Role overview:

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.

As part of the Global R&D team, the Principal Engineer will be working with small focused project teams researching and implementing cutting edge technologies, and finding ways to apply them to our platform and services.

What you’ll be doing:

• Researching state of the art technologies
• Contributing to identifying and developing the technology portfolio of future PlayStation platforms
• Performing research and sharing information internally, in relevant conferences or publications
• Developing proof of concepts and cutting-edge technology prototypes
• Anticipating technology trends and applying these to improve our existing and future PlayStation products/services

What we are looking for:

• Degree or equivalent and 7+ year's relevant experience
• Experience in Visual Computing, including novel Rendering approaches and/or Graphics technologies
• Knowledge of modern Machine Learning technologies
• Strong technical background in Maths or Computer Science
• Strong coding and software engineering skills in a mainstream programming language; such as C, C++, Python, etc.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work proactively on your own as well as constructively as part of a larger team

Nice to have:

• PhD in Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Science or related field
• Experience of Graphics pipelines and related technologies
• Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, or Keras
• Experience working in an R&D environment
• Experience with research communities, including having published papers at conferences

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
• Innovation time for research and projects of your own choosing
• Opportunities to participate in global hackathons
• Opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills by learning about the latest techniques in a team of experts with a wealth of industry experience
• Relaxed working environment with high level of trust and autonomy. All staff are encouraged to express their views and challenge the status quo

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.

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