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Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. This is a 12-month contract.

Animation Tools Programmer

Position Overview:

We have a great opportunity to join PlayStation Studios. We are seeking an Animation Tools Programmer to assist with development and improvement of our current suite of tools used for our MLB The Show product line. Your efforts will directly impact the next generation of The Show. If this is you, then you need to come play with us here in sunny San Diego.

Responsibilities:

Designing and implementing systems to support our animation systems.
Helping maintain and improve existing systems.
Writing clear, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code.
Profiling and performance tuning of code and systems to remove bottlenecks.
Work on tools and technology tasks to support animation project requirements.
Testing and debugging of your code and that of others past and present.
Collaborate with designers to turn ideas into concrete game features.

REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years programming experience.
Expertise in C++.
Self-motivated with good communication skills.
Able and motivated to work with other team members.
Commitment to code quality, and sound testing procedures.
Knowledge of baseball rules and strategies is a plus.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information 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.

We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us, and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.

At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$47.98—$59.95 USD

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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.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate. 47.98 - 59.95 USD

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Animation Tools Programmer

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