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Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a skilled engineer to join their team in Tokyo, Japan, to work on the PlayStation platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing secure communication modules, specifically TLS/SSL and HTTP-related modules, as well as game-oriented SDKs for the PlayStation console. This role involves working on all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from defining requirements and designing solutions to implementing code, designing and executing tests (including CI/CD), creating documentation for releases, providing support to users (including game developers), and addressing defects.

The engineer will primarily use C/C++ for development and will collaborate with a global support team to provide technical assistance to game developers worldwide who utilize the SDKs developed by the team. While the work environment is primarily remote, there are ample opportunities to participate in internal social events such as hackathons.

Role involves:

  • Developing TLS/SSL and HTTP-related modules for PlayStation consoles.
  • Developing Game-oriented SDKs.
  • Defining requirements, designing, and implementing code.
  • Designing and executing tests (including CI/CD).
  • Creating documentation for releases.
  • Providing support to users (including game developers).
  • Addressing defects.

Requirements:

  • Basic knowledge of network security and cryptographic algorithms.
  • Experience with TLS/SSL (e.g., OpenSSL).
  • 5+ years of C/C++ development experience for commercial product development.
  • Experience in client-side network programming and multithreaded programming in a client/server model at a business company such as a manufacturer.
  • Team development experience.
  • English language skills for text communication.
  • Japanese language skills (native or JLPT N1 or equivalent).

Role offers:

  • Opportunity to work on a product that delivers excitement and wonder to users worldwide.
  • Chance to nurture a product through its entire software lifecycle, from development to post-release support and continuous improvement.
  • A work environment where diverse engineers from various industries and Sony Group companies enhance each other's skills and enjoy their work.
  • Career development opportunities to specialize or pursue management roles, with the potential to explore career paths within the broader Sony Group.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is a global leader in interactive entertainment and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. The company is best known for the PlayStation family of products and services, including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, and PlayStation®Plus. SIE develops acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and is committed to innovation, technology, and delivering engaging entertainment experiences to users worldwide. The organization fosters a global marketing approach, leveraging data and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer engagement across various digital touchpoints.

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