Overview

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Role Overview

We are looking for an independent, dedicated Senior Software Engineer to join the Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to redefining the world of game play and live streaming via advanced R&D. VCG’s mission is to design and deploy advanced neural networks and machine learning (ML) for game rendering and streaming systems of SIE that exceed the state-of-the-art in runtime efficiency, visual quality and latency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the integration of ML workloads within game engines or runtime tools for prototyping of R&D features within real-time gameplay environments
• Research, prototyping and implementation of new methods for fast graphics or post processing and enhancement
• Collaborate with team members on drafting publications and patent submissions
• Participate and assist the team in core R&D work with other teams within Sony Interactive Entertainment

Qualifications

• MSc. In Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent skills evidenced by work experience in the specific domain of the post
• Knowledge of the graphics pipeline, including coordinate transformations between frames of reference, PBR materials, rasterization, lighting, and ray tracing
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Strong C++ skills and real-time systems experience
• Deep knowledge of at least one modern graphics API (DirectX 12)
• Experience with 3D engines such as Unreal or Unity; in particular, generation of datasets, access to G-buffers, motion vectors, etc
• Experience with GPU debugging and performance profiling tools
• Familiarity with resource barriers, descriptors, swap chains, and synchronization
• Understanding of rendering pipelines (deferred, forward+, compute-based rendering)
• Ability to integrate and support shaders, compute workloads, and post-processing pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with engine, tools, and ML teams to integrate graphics/ML features into the broader runtime

Desirable Skills

• Basic knowledge of neural network architectures like CNNs, transformers and diffusion models
• Experience in image processing theory and methods, evidenced by the development of practical designs in this area
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Free soft drinks
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, 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.

How to Apply

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