Sr Tools Programmer (C# - Contract) United States, Los Angeles, CA

PlayStation; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning team at a leading entertainment company, where creativity and innovation meet. As an Engine Programmer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing a new unannounced title. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to a project that pushes the boundaries of gaming. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a diverse and inclusive environment that values your input and creativity. If you're passionate about games and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience with a strong focus on software architecture.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain internal tools for game development.
• Profile and optimize software systems to enhance performance.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

Blazor

Software Architecture

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Art

Tools

GUI Tools

Job description

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 Group Corporation.

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Engine Programmer to join us for the development of a new unannounced title!

You’re into games – you love making them, you love collaborating to make them. You’re deep into the guts of the game engine, and like nothing more than figuring out how to make things better and more efficient under the hood. You’re talented and motivated, with tons of initiative. You get things done. Sound interesting? If so, give us a shout!

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain internal tools
• Interface with stakeholders. Liaise between team members; drive collaborative projects
• Identify problems; solve them: implement robust, high-quality solutions
• Profile and optimize software systems to remove bottlenecks and improve performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Art or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional programming experience
• Experience with Blazor, C#, ASP.NET, GUI Tools
• Professional experience demonstrating proficiency in software architecture and design
• Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Good collaborator within a large, diverse team

This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$66.01 - $99 USD

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.

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