About the role
Company Overview
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, SIE delivers hardware and network services to over 100 million people and develops intellectual properties for the entertainment industry.
Position Details
- Role: Animation Tools Programmer
- Employment Type: Temporary engagement through staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions
- Contract Duration: 12-month contract
- Location: San Diego, California
Position Overview
This role is within PlayStation Studios. The Animation Tools Programmer will assist in the development and improvement of the tool suite used for the MLB The Show product line, directly impacting future iterations of the franchise.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement systems to support animation workflows.
- Maintain and improve existing systems.
- Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code.
- Conduct profiling and performance tuning of code and systems to remove bottlenecks.
- Execute tools and technology tasks to support animation project requirements.
- Test and debug internal and legacy code.
- Collaborate with designers to turn concepts into concrete game features.
Requirements
- Education: B.S. degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of programming experience.
- Technical Skills: Expertise in C++.
- Soft Skills: Self-motivated with strong communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with team members.
- Standards: Commitment to code quality and sound testing procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of baseball rules and strategies.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $47.98 — $59.95 USD per hour.
- Factors Influencing Pay: Individual base pay varies based on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
- Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employment Policies
- Background Checks: Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees, which may include criminal background checks.
- Equal Opportunity: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.
- Diversity and Inclusion: The company strives to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity.
- Fair Chance: Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer; qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.