About the role
Position Type:
Full Time
Location(s):
Waterloo, Ontario
Date Posted:
Job ID:
R-120422
Why PlayStation?
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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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.
Software Engineer, Front End
Waterloo, ON
Contractor role, 12 months term
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
PlayStation is looking for a Software Engineer to help build our next generation technologies. Are you ready for a rare opportunity to deliver high quality, thoroughly tested code at one of the world’s most recognizable brands? We’re doing really cool things with web technologies like React, React Native, and more to keep PlayStation the #1 gaming platform in the world.
Yes, there is a Sony office in Waterloo, Canada! We are located in the heart of uptown Waterloo with many phenomenal restaurants and social opportunities right outside the door. We have a very flexible work from home policy: live close enough to the office for occasional in-person meetings and events, otherwise work in the office as much or as little as preferred! Although your home base will be Madison, the team includes members in other PlayStation offices - strong abilities to collaborate in a hybrid environment is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, test and document JavaScript-based business critical web features and applications
- Work with Product Owners and Product Managers to understand feature requirements, gather technical requirements and craft solutions for JavaScript-based components and applications for the PlayStation ecosystem
- Passionate about quality and strives to improve processes, proposes standard methodologies and drives their usage within the teams
- Write unit tests and component tests for features with key characteristics of stability and maintainability which prevent regressions in the product code.
- Work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment
- Work independently and collaborate with internal and external engineers
- Work with other team members by reviewing and giving feedback on pull requests and design plans
- Exercise your feature building capabilities and collaborate within your team to optimize existing solutions as well
- Participate in Hackathons and Cafe Days to improve your skills and increase innovation at PlayStation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
- You possess 0 - 2+ year professional web development experience
- Proficient in customer facing UI Development using HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ambitious with an ability to take initiative
- A passion for robust sustainable code
BONUS:
- Experience collaborating with multi functional partners, especially with product, design, and server engineering
- Domain proficiency in performance optimization or comparable areas within your current field
- Expertise with SPA/front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar
- Experience with React Native
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, 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.
#LI-SF2
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.
About PlayStation
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to media of all types.
PlayStation employees create products that bring joy to tens of millions of people around the world every day. This kind of work doesn’t just happen. It’s a team effort that’s only possible because our employees share a passion for amazing our fans.
We bring together game developers, software engineers, data analysts, content creators, network services, cybersecurity, operations, business administration and cross-functional professionals – working as a team to create incredible experiences on a global stage.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and extends to Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics. We’re headquartered in San Mateo, California, and have a global workforce that includes offices across North America, Europe and Asia.
About the role
Position Type:
Full Time
Location(s):
Waterloo, Ontario
Date Posted:
Job ID:
R-120422
Why PlayStation?
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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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.
Software Engineer, Front End
Waterloo, ON
Contractor role, 12 months term
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
PlayStation is looking for a Software Engineer to help build our next generation technologies. Are you ready for a rare opportunity to deliver high quality, thoroughly tested code at one of the world’s most recognizable brands? We’re doing really cool things with web technologies like React, React Native, and more to keep PlayStation the #1 gaming platform in the world.
Yes, there is a Sony office in Waterloo, Canada! We are located in the heart of uptown Waterloo with many phenomenal restaurants and social opportunities right outside the door. We have a very flexible work from home policy: live close enough to the office for occasional in-person meetings and events, otherwise work in the office as much or as little as preferred! Although your home base will be Madison, the team includes members in other PlayStation offices - strong abilities to collaborate in a hybrid environment is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, test and document JavaScript-based business critical web features and applications
- Work with Product Owners and Product Managers to understand feature requirements, gather technical requirements and craft solutions for JavaScript-based components and applications for the PlayStation ecosystem
- Passionate about quality and strives to improve processes, proposes standard methodologies and drives their usage within the teams
- Write unit tests and component tests for features with key characteristics of stability and maintainability which prevent regressions in the product code.
- Work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment
- Work independently and collaborate with internal and external engineers
- Work with other team members by reviewing and giving feedback on pull requests and design plans
- Exercise your feature building capabilities and collaborate within your team to optimize existing solutions as well
- Participate in Hackathons and Cafe Days to improve your skills and increase innovation at PlayStation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
- You possess 0 - 2+ year professional web development experience
- Proficient in customer facing UI Development using HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ambitious with an ability to take initiative
- A passion for robust sustainable code
BONUS:
- Experience collaborating with multi functional partners, especially with product, design, and server engineering
- Domain proficiency in performance optimization or comparable areas within your current field
- Expertise with SPA/front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar
- Experience with React Native
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, 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.
#LI-SF2
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.
About PlayStation
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to media of all types.
PlayStation employees create products that bring joy to tens of millions of people around the world every day. This kind of work doesn’t just happen. It’s a team effort that’s only possible because our employees share a passion for amazing our fans.
We bring together game developers, software engineers, data analysts, content creators, network services, cybersecurity, operations, business administration and cross-functional professionals – working as a team to create incredible experiences on a global stage.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and extends to Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics. We’re headquartered in San Mateo, California, and have a global workforce that includes offices across North America, Europe and Asia.