As part of the SDK Game Technologies team, you will deliver state of the art graphics technologies for the global PlayStation developer community.

What you'll be doing
• Research state of the art graphics technologies
• Deliver the technologies for developers as part of the SDK

What we are looking for

This is an entry-level role, open to new and recent graduates as well as more experienced candidates. However, you'll need to be passionate about computer graphics and games and you'll need to have some (not all) of the following
• C++
• 3D graphics programming experience
• Understanding of computer hardware architecture
• Experience of low-level coding, performance analysis and optimization
• Shader programming
• Strong technical background in maths or computer science, educated to at least degree level or with equivalent experience
• Ability to work constructively as part of a larger team
• Ability to work proactively on your own
• Good presentation and communication skills

Nice to have
• Modern GI/raytracing techniques
• Physically based rendering pipelines
• Volumetric rendering
• Virtual Reality

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
• Opportunities to attend relevant conferences (e.g. SIGGRAPH)
• 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