Manager of Software Engineering

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

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.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

PlayStation is looking for a talented manager interested in pushing the limits of streaming technology. As the leaders of game streaming, the Core team is responsible for developing the streaming technology that powers PlayStation Plus Cloud Gaming.

As a manager on the Core team, you have a strong emphasis in graphics and video codecs, and are able to grasp multiple technical areas to lead our development team. You enjoy the challenge of overcoming seemingly impossible problems to help the team succeed. Our ideal candidate has a strong technical background and proven experience in managing teams.

Responsibilities

1. Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development and optimization of graphics and video codec related solutions.
2. Drive the architecture and technology that powers PlayStation’s streaming services.
3. Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, testing and maintenance.
4. Collaborate with product management, technical project managers, and other teams to define technical requirements and roadmaps.
5. Mentor and develop team members.
6. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in video and graphics technologies, ensuring our solutions remain innovative and competitive.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
2. 5+ years of relevant development experience
3. 2+ years managing and leading software development projects and teams
4. Strong proficiency in C/C++
5. Experience with GPU programming and frameworks (CUDA, OpenCL, or Vulkan)
6. Strong communication and documentation skills

Pluses

1. Experience working with client/server architecture