Technical Producer - PlayStation Studios XDEV at Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

PlayStation is seeking a Technical Producer to join PlayStation Studios XDEV in Tokyo, Japan. XDEV is a global production team within PlayStation Studios, responsible for titles like Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin. The Technical Producer will report to a Senior Producer and provide technical support to the XDEV production teams and external development partners.

The role involves understanding game production challenges, tracking technical designs and issues, and supporting their resolution. The producer will participate in long-term planning and maintenance of XDEV titles, driving consensus on technical decisions and managing technical risks. They also need to support workflow improvements and production optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical representative within XDEV
• Track technical designs and issues across projects
• Support the resolution of technical issues
• Participate in long-term planning and maintenance of titles
• Drive consensus on technical decisions
• Manage technical risks
• Support workflow improvements and optimization

Requirements:

• Experience in project management, especially with software development.
• Excellent communication skills in Japanese and English (verbal and written).
• Interest in console gaming.
• Experience as a technical manager or engineer in AAA console game development (preferred).
• Understanding of Agile development practices.
• Knowledge of system integration and version control.
• Experience with platform SDKs and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages (C++, Go, Python).

What the role offers:

• Opportunity to work on PlayStation exclusive titles.
• Chance to collaborate with independent studios worldwide.
• Exposure to various aspects of game production.