As part of the Global R&D team you will play a key role in defining the graphical technologies used in future PlayStation platforms.

What you'll be doing
• Research state of the art graphics technologies
• Influence decisions about bringing the technologies to PlayStation

What we are looking for

Must have
• Strong C++ and graphics programming skills, with experience of the latest low-level graphics APIs on PC/console (e.g. DirectX12, Vulkan or platform SDKs for current-generation consoles)
• Good understanding of computer hardware architecture
• Experience of low-level coding, performance analysis and optimization
• Passionate about computer graphics and games, forward thinking, and keen to be at the forefront of the next generation of consoles
• Strong technical background in maths or computer science, educated to at least degree level or with equivalent experience
• Experience working in a production environment
• 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
• Shader programming
• 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 (including our direct sponsorship of PhD students)
• Opportunities to attend relevant conferences (e.g. SIGGRAPH)
• Innovation time for research and projects of your own choosing
• Opportunities to participate in global hackathons
• Relaxed working environment with high level of trust and autonomy. All staff are encouraged to express their views and challenge the status quo

Benefits of working at SIEE
• Free onsite gym
• Onsite bar open on Thursday and Friday evenings