Associate Software Engineer

Worky; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Europe in Basingstoke is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join a team building the next generation of technology for professional products and services. You will design, develop and deliver technology solutions, explore new ideas and translate stakeholder needs into high-quality deliverables while collaborating with engineers, project leaders and partners.

This early-career role offers hands-on experience, learning opportunities and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical field such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electronic Engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive mindset.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and video streaming technology, plus programming in C++, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver technology solutions in response to real project needs.
• Use engineering and research to investigate new ideas and improve existing technologies.
• Build prototypes, test approaches and analyse results to determine what works.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into high-quality deliverables meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineers, project leaders and stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Test and review solutions to ensure they meet Sony’s quality standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Cloud platforms

Video streaming

C++

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Team collaboration

Curiosity & learning

Education

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Electronic Engineering

Tools

Version control

Cloud technologies

Multimedia technologies

Web technologies

Job description

Associate Software Engineer

Location: Basingstoke

Here at Sony Europe, we are excited to offer an early-in--career engineer the opportunity to join a talented team developing the next generation of technology for our professional products and services.

If you have recently started your career in software engineering and are looking for a role where you can put your technical knowledge into practice, explore new ideas and contribute to work with real-world impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

You will have the chance to go beyond traditional software development by contributing to ambitious, forward-looking and research-driven projects. Working alongside Sony teams, project stakeholders and industry partners, you will investigate complex technical challenges, experiment with emerging technologies and help transform promising ideas into high-quality solutions.

Ultimately, we believe this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to accelerate their development, broaden their technical experience and play a part in shaping the future of Sony’s professional technology.

What will you do?

• Design, develop and deliver technology solutions in response to real project and stakeholder needs.
• Use software engineering, research and experimentation to investigate new ideas and improve existing technologies.
• Build prototypes, test different approaches and analyse results to determine what works and why.
• Explore emerging technologies and methods that could help solve future challenges.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into high-quality deliverables that meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Develop and manage your work using the tools, platforms and processes agreed by the project team.
• Test and review solutions throughout the development process to ensure they perform as intended and meet Sony’s quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, project leaders, project managers and other stakeholders.
• Communicate your approach, progress and findings clearly through meetings, reports and presentations.
• Apply creativity, critical thinking and attention to detail when approaching complex technical problems.

What we need you to bring?

Education

• Degree in a relevant scientific or technical field such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electronic Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A natural ability to solve problems, create solutions and think innovatively
• Exposure to & a desire to work with cloud platforms and video streaming technology
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with development tools, version control and areas such as cloud, web or multimedia technologies.
• Clear communication and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to experiment with new ideas.
• A proactive, organised and quality-focused approach, with openness to feedback and continuous learning.

Your new office

Basingstoke

Based at the Basingstoke office, you will enjoy a vibrant and friendly working environment with full accessibility. We have an onsite canteen with a wide range of options available, and a barista style coffee shop. There is a well-provisioned onsite gym run by our own Sony Wellbeing Coordinator, with classes on set days in the mornings, at lunch and after work hours. We have a staff car park which includes electric charging points, or if you will use public transport we have a shuttle bus service that regularly runs between train station and the office at peak times.

Life at Sony

We ensure competitive salaries and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy work-life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies. We are a positive community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture.

We like to celebrate our colleagues who make a real difference using our recognition platform. We also provide access to numerous services and platforms for all aspects of wellbeing. We listen to our people through conversations and surveys, respect their suggestions, then act on them. We also provide allowances for volunteering days so that our staff can support the causes they are most passionate about.

You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of learning & personal development programs to enhance your skills. We also encourage our staff to try exciting new roles, in a wide range of countries, with a supportive mobility team to support you if you take that leap!

Bring your uniqueness to Sony

We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sony’s purpose – ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.

We are Sony Europe

Our people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.

With offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.

Equal Opportunity

Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe

Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by mail to: Sony Europe Limited, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.