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  • Senior Director, Digital Sales & Operations

    Square Enix America 4.1company rating

    Square Enix America job in El Segundo, CA

    As we expand our global footprint, Square Enix is seeking a bold, forward-thinking leader to drive our digital sales growth across the Americas and Europe. The Senior Director, Digital Sales & Operations, is a critical role within our organization, responsible for maximizing revenue across all our digital sales channels. In this role, you will orchestrate the development, planning and execution of digital sales strategies for new titles and catalogue titles, leveraging both historic and predictive performance insights to drive data-driven impactful decision-making. In addition to deep expertise in digital sales, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing multicultural teams and interacting with external partners on a regular basis to drive unrestricted growth. This is a rare opportunity to take a pivotal role in strengthening the digital future of one of the largest game publishers in the world. If you are ready to lead and leave your mark on our global brand - we want to meet you. Role & Responsibilities Lead the innovation of the Digital Sales and Operations group through the adoption of cutting-edge digital sales strategies and innovative digital executions. This role is the primary digital thought leader for the Western business. Accelerate the overall growth of the Western commercial business as a member of the publishing leadership team. Lead the development, planning, and execution of digital sales strategies across all channels. This includes a deep knowledge of digital sales and marketplaces as well as strong experience working on pre-sell and launch phases, promotion strategies for new and catalogue titles, and competitor analyses, among others. Lead the strengthening and management of first- and third-party relationships with some of the largest players in the gaming industry. This includes regular high-level interactions with their senior leaders across the Americas and Europe and the daily management of a portfolio of vendors. Leverage advanced analytics to forecast, track, analyze, and improve every aspect of your digital sales portfolio. This requires the ability to understand trends, build data-backed forecasts and recommendations, and objectively analyze our performance to drive revenue. Lead, manage, and ensure the sustained performance of multicultural teams across continents. This requires the ability to understand different business cultures and translate that understanding into effective management and performance incentives. Interact with, and report to global senior leadership across Square Enix America, Europe and Japan. This requires an ability to translate high-level digital sales vision and strategies into measurable operational outcomes to a variety of stakeholders and audiences. Requirements 10+ years of experience in digital sales and operations, marketing, or related field. 5+ years of experience managing global and multicultural digital sales teams and driving growth across multichannel digital markets. Proven gaming (especially multiplatform gaming (PC, console, etc.)) or entertainment industry experience. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to rally teams around bold goals and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in furthering digital transformation, including establishing strong KPIs, optimizing tech stacks, and implanting effective workflows. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights. Knowledge of digital sales AI tools. Preferred Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience in partnership management. Bilingual English/Japanese. Benefits 100% Medical, Dental, Vision coverage- with the option to add a spouse/domestic partner and children at 2% of the premium. Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA (Flexible Spending Account) to help pay for medical expenses, childcare or adult care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Wellness programs- mental health resources, counseling, financial wellbeing, support for future moms, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program hotline, and much more. Generous leave- from the start you can earn up to 25 days of PTO, we observe 13 major holiday and provide job protected leave for life's unexpected moments. 401K auto enrollment and employer-match contribution. Be among the first to get copies of every game title, plus receive generous discounts on thousands of games in our library. Refer our next new team member and receive a $1000 bonus. Annual Salary Range: $170,000 - $250,000
    $170k-250k yearly Auto-Apply 5d ago
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  • QA Analyst (Contract)

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking a QA Analyst for the development of a new unannounced title! The QA Test Analyst is responsible for the execution of core test coverage management in support of their assigned projects. The general purpose of this job is to provide a dedicated resource to provide testing expertise for their assigned area of test focus. Attention to detail is a critical requirement of the role, as is a highly communicative, amicable, team focused and mature demeanor. Responsibilities Perform various methods of test coverage using different testing techniques on assigned projects Perform issue reporting, research, analysis, confirmation and support resolution on assigned projects Perform specialized testing and support requests for your assigned area of focus and/or department Maintain a strong knowledge of the project design and scheduling changes to support QA test effectiveness, focus and reporting Assist in collaborating work across disciplines within the internal/external development team to help drive project to completion Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of QA industry trends and techniques Requirements Excellent gameplay skills Excellent critical analysis skills Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills High degree of emotional intelligence Experience with current generation PlayStation platforms and peripherals Passion for video games Preferred Experience 6+ months of experience in Tester/Analyst or equivalent position on a current gen console project B.S. in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Communications, B.A. in Project Management, Business Intelligence, or QA-related field #LI-SMS #LI-MC1 Avoid Recruitment Scams/Phishing Attempts: Please be aware that any official outreach in response to your application will always be done from *********** email address. Always make sure to double check the spelling on Sony is correct and the characters have not been replaced with any numbers/symbols before replying. Anyone using an email that is ************* is not affiliated with us and should be reported either via the platform they are contacting you on or directly to your email service as a phishing attempt/scam. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$22.22-$30 USD 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.
    $38k-74k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • Department Administrative Assistant (Contract)

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Department Administrative Assistant (Contract) Los Angeles, CA (2-3 days a week in the office) Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to Senior Directors and their staff. Support will include scheduling meetings, expense reporting, travel arrangements as needed Complete expense reports for the senior management team appropriately on a timely basis, including reconciliation of corporate credit statements. Making travel arrangements and detailed travel itineraries as needed. Help with on-boarding of new employees and contractors. Coordinate on-site events for Department needs (working with IT, Facilities, Catering Requests, and approval requests). Support will also include scheduling department meeting invitations, reserve conference rooms for both in-person and remote meetings. Handle correspondence from senior management to other managers, or other admins. Maintaining the current filing and database system and looking for ways to improve or streamline current systems. Works with other administrative staff and supports other colleagues as needed. Arrange daily lunches through a 2nd party vendor for on-site employees and managing access for on-site visitors. Candidate will also support any department requests such as order supplies, approval requests, and other requests. Skills and Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication. Good time-management skills, organization skills, and able to prioritize multiple requests. Ability to pay attention to detail and take notes as needed. Interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to meet needs in a timely manner in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills. Basic understanding of frequently used computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Office. Professional discretion. Ability to use creative thinking in coordinating fun social events, exploring new food options, activities, within the budget. High school diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years experience in an administrative assistant or department assistant role Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$29-$44 USD 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.
    $43k-62k yearly est. Auto-Apply 8d ago
  • Senior Account Strategist, Mid-Market Sales, Google Customer Solutions

    Google 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Los Angeles, CA, USA **Mid** Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. _info_outline_ XThis role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. **Minimum qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. + 5 years of experience in sales, business development, advertising, account management, marketing, or consulting. + Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. **Preferred qualifications:** + Master's degree in a Business related field. + Experience in assessing and achieving client success via business techniques, including effective questioning, objection handling, and engaged promotions. + Experience in launching and managing paid digital advertising campaigns in Ads and other digital marketing platforms. + Experience working with channel business, advertisers, agencies, or clients. + Ability to manage and prioritize a portfolio in an advertising or businesses media context, and achieve goals to drive growth. + Ability to build compelling narratives and utilize storytelling as a client engagement strategy. **About the job** Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google's unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and your customers. You build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering their business needs and translating them into powerful solutions to achieve their most ambitious goals. You achieve as a team with sellers, shape the future of advertising in the AI-era, and make a real impact on the millions of companies and billions of users that trust Google with their most important goals. Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $103,000-$148,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (************************************* . **Responsibilities** + Build and manage relationships with clients virtually, or face to face by meeting with multiple clients on a daily basis and developing an understanding of their business issues, marketing objectives, and success metrics. + Plan for, and achieve, growth goals including but not limited to quarterly business growth and productivity goals, through the presentation of Google advertising products/solutions that will help clients to meet their marketing objectives. + Own a portfolio of medium and large-size businesses by thoroughly understanding growth drivers, identifying opportunities for growth, managing risks, and build multi-quarter plans for achievement. + Develop forward thinking, data-driven analyses and consultative recommendations that align with customer goals, and quantify high-impact opportunities with clear recommendations to present to customers. + Build an in-depth idea of how Google advertising products work and can be used to help customers. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy (******************************************************* ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (**************************************************************************** ,Belonging at Google (******************************** , and How we hire (**************************************** . If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form (*************************************** . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also ******************************* and ************************************************************* If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: ***************************************
    $93k-138k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Analytical Lead, Technology and Lifestyle Services

    Google LLC 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    Apply share * link Copy link * email Email a friend info_outline X This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Minimum qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * 5 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, data analytics, performance marketing, business analysis, product strategy, or a related technical field. * Experience in leading projects, including planning, execution, and delivery. Preferred qualifications: * MBA or advanced degree. * Experience working with lead generation or lead aggregation businesses. * Experience with data analytics, financial modeling, or statistical analysis. * Experience with marketing analytics, third-party analytics platforms, or web analytics (e.g., Adobe/GA4). * Experience in a client-facing role, with the ability to navigate complex customer organizations influence across multiple levels including c-level, and operate independently, demonstrating creativity and delivering results in an organized manner. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver complex data analysis and insights into actionable narratives. About the job Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google's unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and customers. You build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering their business needs and translating them into powerful solutions to achieve their most ambitious goals. You achieve as a team with sellers, shape the future of advertising in the AI-era, and make a real impact on the millions of companies and billions of users that trust Google with their most important goals. In this role, you will support the Landmark vertical. Landmark supports lead generation agencies, marketplaces and aggregators. Our team drives this through AI-adoption, experimentation, business diversification and product usage. Google's Large Customer Sales (LCS) teams are strategic partners and industry thought leaders to the world's leading brands and agencies. We continuously challenge how customers think about their business and how Google can support growth. We focus on helping these players navigate profound industry shifts and drive outsized business performance by competitively selling Google's full suite of advertising solutions across Search, YouTube, Measurement, and more. As a member of our LCS team, you'll have the unique opportunity to sell at the forefront of technology, collaborating with executives, influencing market-shaping strategies, and delivering tangible results that significantly impact major global businesses and drive the growth of Google. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $103,000-$148,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities * Analyze internal and external data to quantify opportunities, anticipate risks, develop solutions to customer marketing challenges, and measure success. * Help customers navigate the shift to an AI first era of Marketing leveraging Google AI and ML solutions articulating and quantifying the value and impact of investments in this area. * Develop relationships with analytics counterparts, challenging the status quo together by telling stories with data, both visually and verbally. * Collaborate across teams innovating, to activate full measurement and attribution product capabilities for customers, and develop scalable solutions to industry challenges. * Advise on marketing analytics, including attribution, lifetime value, customer segmentation, and behavioral insights and lead the full life-cycle of analytics and measurement initiatives, from idea to implementation.
    $151k-203k yearly est. 11d ago
  • Producer (Contract)

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced producer for the development of a new unannounced title! The Production Team at SMS excels at creative problem solving and communication. We thrive on being at the intersection of people and productivity as the glue that holds the studio together. Whether by being leaders of the craft of production management or partners who will clear the path ahead, the production team is here to move development forward and deliver quality. We are looking for a Producer to join our Narrative team supporting VO and Writing. In this role, you will collaborate with producers, creative leads, and directors to support the production pipeline across all phases of development, from initial design through final approval. You'll support VO and Writing teams' planning and execution, manage key deliverables including scripts and voiceover recordings, work closely with the Lead Producer on roadmapping, and provide day-to-day production support for the Narrative team. Responsibilities Manage Production Areas Facilitate development efforts to keep product development on schedule, at quality, and within budget Develop and maintain project schedules, triage day-to-day production issues Ensure regular and effective communication between tea Proactively Seek Resolution Breakdown and prioritize work for teams, identify problems and propose solutions, and provide data-driven impact analysis Ensure stakeholders have proper visibility into development and are informed of any changes that may impact their teams Support Product Development Needs Maintain and improve relationships between narrative, audio, and production teams Facilitate communication between writers and editors to ensure narrative consistency Partner with team managers to help provide team assignments which support career growth Support retrospective discussions to refine VO and Writing production workflows for future phases Skills Project Management / Production Proven experience producing high-performing teams Excellent organizational & prioritization skills, attention to detail Self-starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution Comfortable with ambiguity and iteration Communication & Collaboration Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills - able to communicate effectively across product development and management teams Adapts quickly to changing project priorities and emergent needs Industry Knowledgeable of VO and narrative production pipelines for AAA games Up to date on current industry trends, staying current on new production methodologies Must love games and have a passion for crafting them Education & Experience 5+ years of VO and / or Writing production experience in a AAA game development environment Shipped a game as a producer overseeing VO Familiarity with traditional waterfall production management techniques and Agile techniques, including SCRUM and Kanban Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Perforce, and Microsoft Office (Excel) Preferred Experience Experience working with performance capture and animation pipeline Experienced with two or more published titles PMP or equivalent certification #LI-SMS #LI-AM1 Avoid Recruitment Scams/Phishing Attempts: Please be aware that any official outreach in response to your application will always be done from *********** email address. Always make sure to double check the spelling on Sony is correct and the characters have not been replaced with any numbers/symbols before replying. Anyone using an email that is ************* is not affiliated with us and should be reported either via the platform they are contacting you on or directly to your email service as a phishing attempt/scam. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$62.60-$93.85 USD 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.
    $90k-137k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • Community Coordinator (Contract)

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Join the award-winning team that created God of War The Community Team at Santa Monica Studio works to provide our fans with a best-in-class experience across our social channels. We are looking for a highly driven and passionate individual to join our team as a Community Coordinator. A Community Coordinator is relied upon to assist the Community Manager and wider Community Team in the execution of operational tasks that support our long-term player engagement strategy. Responsibilities Support the Community Strategy Communicate directly with fans, building strong relationships and maintaining a visible external presence on social media sites/forums Contribute to and maintain our community engagement strategy, including methods for acquisition, moderation policies, content building, and other outreach initiatives Assist in generating assets to support communications needs Provide copyediting and publishing logistic support for publication across online platforms Help in the creation of benchmarking documentation to track the latest trends across the industry and digital media spaces Community Feedback Assist the Community Manager in compiling regular, comprehensive reports covering both qualitative and quantitative assessment regarding player sentiment online Monitor and track incoming bug reports, feedback, and inquiries from players, ensuring timely responses and resolution Collaborate closely with the development team to prioritize and escalate critical issues for efficient follow-ups and tracking of bug fixes Actively monitor social media platforms, forums, and community channels to identify user-reported issues, bugs, and issues and create or update tickets accordingly Discord Moderation Collaborate with the Community Manager to organize events and activities that engage our community Work closely with moderators to maintain a positive and inclusive environment within our Discord community Proactively deescalate conflicts and address issues raised by community members as well as assist in answering ModMail tickets Highlight the Fans Identify and bring forth UGC created by our community members to the Community Manager Curate UGC content to be featured in social media posts, monthly reports, and/or UGC video roundups to highlight the creativity of our community PC Support Monitor Steam HUB pages and community threads regularly to stay updated on player discussions, feedback, and issues Proactively identify and escalate any emerging issues, concerns, or violations of community guidelines to the community team Respond promptly to flagged and reported content, including inappropriate posts, spam, or offensive material, and take appropriate action to remove or address it Recruitment Collaborate with the recruiting team to create social media assets and copy to promote open positions within the studio Skills Effective Communicator & Collaborator Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with a diverse range of roles across the studio and SIE Consistently able to demonstrate good judgement and critical thinking skills regarding how to position information to various stakeholders with a wide range of objectives Able to distill and present information in a clean, professional manner across a variety of formats including PowerPoint, spreadsheets, text documents, etc. with a good eye for detail Adept with conversation management and moderation on online platforms; in particular the ability to de-escalate in a professional and calm manner Proactive Independence Able to work independently once direction is provided, as well as quickly digest and effectively implement feedback when given Comfortable proactively communicating needs and potential blockers to ensure deliverables can be executed on-time and at a high-quality level Online Community Expert Well-versed in the culture and expectations of console/PC gamers Fluent with current social media platforms and trends, especially Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Discord, Twitch, and TikTok Project Management Craftsmanship Strong organizational and project management skills, including tracking multiple ongoing tasks/deliverables simultaneously from beginning to end Ability to manage short and long-term deliverables with emergent/changing priorities Education & Experience 1-2 years of experience in a community or digital communications role Four-year undergraduate college degree or equivalent qualifications Preferred Experience Previous experience in the video games industry Experience with JIRA and other database software Basic competency with editing software like Photoshop and Premiere Pro for static/video assets #LI-SMS #LI-MC1 Avoid Recruitment Scams/Phishing Attempts: Please be aware that any official outreach in response to your application will always be done from *********** email address. Always make sure to double check the spelling on Sony is correct and the characters have not been replaced with any numbers/symbols before replying. Anyone using an email that is ************* is not affiliated with us and should be reported either via the platform they are contacting you on or directly to your email service as a phishing attempt/scam. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$39.33-$59.04 USD 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.
    $56k-83k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • Senior Platform Engineer

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Aliso Viejo, CA job

    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. Senior Platform Engineer Sony Interactive Entertainment At PlayStation, we're leading the revolution in cloud gaming as we push the boundaries of what's possible! Would you like to use your skills, time, and passion for meaningful projects that are building the future? We're looking for a Platform Engineer with proven experience in modern software delivery and loves crafting efficient, flexible and low friction workflows to build, release and deliver software. If that sounds like something you would love to do, we want to hear from you! Come help us deliver a unique gaming experience to millions of players! Responsibilities Onboarding and Integration of Services onto our Kubernetes platform. Collaborating closely with the Platform and Release Engineering Team as well as other teams on release process and automation. Improving Reliability, Performance and Feature Set of the infrastructure platform based on internal customer needs Identifying and diagnosing issues in deployments together with software development teams Requirements 3-5 years of experience with creating, implementing and executing Software Development Processes. Proven knowledge in working with bare metal systems on premise or in hybrid cloud environments. Deep understanding of build systems for applications written in Java, JavaScript, C++, Python and Golang Skills & Knowledge Bash scripting and general linux administration experience Ability to support engineers with solving problems in their build, test and release pipelines Experience with the Prometheus monitoring ecosystem Experience with Hashicorp Vault or similar secret management systems Experience with Ansible or similar workflow engines Experience with Netbox or similar inventory system Experience with Private Cloud and Public Cloud Environments (ideally Kubernetes, AWS) Additional Attributes Strong communication skills. Customer-First Thinking Experience with collaboration in a distributed team across multiple timezones High energy and driven to positively impact the business. Being a Contributor to Open Source Software is a plus Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$177,300-$265,900 USD 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.
    $177.3k-265.9k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • Hardware Fleet Support Specialist (contract)

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Aliso Viejo, CA job

    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. About the Role We are looking for a Linux-proficient Hardware Fleet Support Specialist to support Linux-based hardware systems essential to cloud gaming across a global hardware fleet. This role focuses on Linux terminal-based troubleshooting beyond documented workflows, investigating recurring issues, and improving documentation and runbooks. You will partner with various engineering groups to transition operational support work to the Hardware Fleet Operations team. The role also includes building lightweight scripts or basic automation to reduce manual effort and enable other support teams to handle repeatable tasks more efficiently. What You'll Be Doing Respond to operational support requests in a 24/5 environment, meeting SLAs and prioritizing work across internal customers and cross-functional teams. Troubleshoot and support Linux-based hardware systems using terminal-based tools, addressing issues that require investigation beyond existing documentation. Identify recurring operational issues and work with engineering teams to stabilize and operationalize support workflows. Create, update, and maintain runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and internal documentation based on real-world support findings. Develop and maintain lightweight scripts or simple automation to reduce manual tasks and improve operational consistency. Support the transition of operational workloads from engineering teams into the Hardware Fleet Operations team. Core Knowledge Linux terminal-based troubleshooting Basic scripting or automation (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar) IT support fundamentals, including systems and basic networking concepts (Network+ level or equivalent) What We're Looking For 2-3 years of hands-on experience supporting or troubleshooting Linux-based systems. Prior experience in a technical support, operations, or IT service delivery role. Comfortable in working primarily in Linux terminal environments. Experience following and improving runbooks, documentation, and operational processes. Familiarity with ticketing systems such as Jira or ServiceNow in an operations context. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document issues and solutions for technical and non-technical audiences. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$40-$45 USD 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.
    $76k-111k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
  • Staff Change Manager

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Job Purpose The Staff Change Manager serves as a reliable ally within the Technical Program Governance team, tasked with facilitating the smooth integration of intricate, extensive technical changes. This position guarantees the attainment of organizational preparedness, cultural congruence, and lasting acceptance for projects like portfolio management, architecture oversight, and significant system advancements. Seeking candidates with strong skills in change management, emotional intelligence, and organizational literacy. Experience and Qualifications Essential: Demonstrated ability to lead multiple large-scale, cross-functional Change programs simultaneously and independently Skilled communicator with a history of outstanding collaboration with executives and ensuring alignment Strong organizational competence and ability to navigate intricate business environments Extensive knowledge of Change management methodologies and capability to customize strategies for a worldwide scope Proficient at evaluating Change impact, minimizing risk, modifying strategy through data, presenting compelling reports to senior leaders and participants Culturally intelligent and highly collaborative in cross-regional teams and scenarios Competence in broadening organizational Change proficiency, involving the formulation of frameworks and toolkits Supports and assists others in developing Change strategies, achieving outcomes successfully and consistently within a global, matrixed environment Strategic problem solver who finds opportunities for expanded influence and impact within the Change domain, capable of developing both strategies and tactics to drive initiatives forward Desirable: Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP, CCMP) Experience advising executive leaders during business transformation Background in digital transformation, particularly in entertainment, tech, or gaming industries Key responsibilities and scope for decision making Change Program Delivery Lead multiple, simultaneous enterprise-level change initiatives across technical domains. Promote the use and longevity by anticipating and addressing resistance, building trust, and engaging collaborators at all levels. Translate complex technical and governance concepts into accessible narratives that resonate with business and cultural needs. Deliver consistent and compelling reports to management regarding risks, adoption progress, and outcomes. Change Strategy & Governance Develop and advance the change strategy for Technical Program Governance, aligning it with enterprise priorities and long-term transformation roadmaps. Partner with executives and senior leaders to influence strategy and embed change management within governance and decision-making. Serve as a bridge between technical subject matter experts and the broader business, ensuring clarity, alignment, and cultural adoption. Act as an advocate for organizational change maturity, integrating both structural and cultural dimensions of transformation. Framework Development & Capability Building Develop and refine change frameworks, playbooks, and toolkits that scale across technical programs and governance processes. Coach leaders and project teams on navigating resistance, fostering alignment, and applying change management guidelines. Facilitate high-impact workshops, forums, and training sessions to strengthen organizational change literacy. Build resilience and agility across the organization by fostering a culture open to transformation. Key performance indicators The individual will be measured on: Define, capture, analyze, and review metrics regularly across multiple Change programs for future planning and interventions. Implementation and use of Change frameworks and toolkits are demonstrated by their incorporation into designated projects, supported by recorded utilization and input from project leaders. Collaborative Change delivery efforts result in documented knowledge-sharing sessions, cross-functional contributions, and capability-building activities, with participation tracked and outcomes reported New chances for increased ownership of change and impact are recognized and implemented, with evident contributions to these efforts Senior collaborators and executive sponsors recognize strategic input and leadership contributions through formal feedback, engagement in key forums, and participation Continuously improve outcomes by applying lessons learned, feedback loops, and performance data. Define and track business value metrics tied to change adoption, such as operational efficiency gains, user experience improvements, or cost savings Integrate value realization tracking into post-implementation reviews, using insights to improve future strategy and decision-making Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$173,000-$259,400 USD 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.
    $173k-259.4k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • Sr Character Technical Artist (Contract)

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Character Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title! Animator and programmer, or programmer and character artist - which are you? No matter; you bridge tech and character. You understand the creative process, you have an artistic sensibility, and an eye for animation. And you can rig. Above all you collaborate with character artists and animators to deliver the highest quality vision of the game. Talent, initiative, collaboration - bring them all. We are a large team that fundamentally works together across all disciplines. Sound interesting? Give us a shout! Responsibilities Create and maintain Rigging and Animation toolsets, modules, and workflows Create DCC side tools that assist in producing Engine side content Research, define, extend, and maintain character pipelines, processes, and workflows Collaborate with character artists and animators Identify problems; solve them by inventing or building robust technical implementations Engage in broader game production challenges as they relate to combat design, animation, and character art Requirements 5+ years of professional experience in computer-generated art Intimate knowledge of Maya and strong understanding of Maya's rigging tools Deep knowledge of rigging and animator workflows Ability to design and architect workflow/pipelines and work effectively with engineers across departments toward a common goal Ability to apply linear algebra, geometry, and vector math to solve rigging and animation problems Can recognize efficient polygon topology related to character deformations Working knowledge of shaders, specifically as they relate to animation Expertise in Python, PyQt, PySide, and/or C++ - specifically as it applies to programming in Maya Execute according to proposed plans so individual contributions connect with the big picture Able and motivated to work with other team members Enthusiasm and initiative Preferred Experience Knowledge in IK, Animation Blending, and/or game engines process data - quaternions, matrices, blending, etc. Knowledge of DCCs outside of Maya - Houdini, Unreal, Wrap3D, etc Well-versed in human and animal anatomy A keen eye for proper form and deformation throughout a wide range of movement Machine Learning, CNNs, or Linear Regression knowledge #LI-SMS #LI-PT1 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$57.98-$86.92 USD 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.
    $84k-126k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • Licensing Product Development Specialist, Softlines

    Sega of America, Inc. 4.8company rating

    Burbank, CA job

    Hybrid Work Model #LI-hybrid Job Summary: This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to be a part of some of the most exciting consumer products programs in Entertainment, working on SEGA's iconic brands. SEGA of America Licensing is searching for a Product Development Specialist to join the rapid growth of SEGA's Consumer Products business. This candidate will be responsible for all categories including Softlines, Bags, Backpacks, Bedding, Bath, Accessories and Seasonal product development and various categories for SEGA IP. The ideal individual will have product development experience in Consumer Products, preferably in softlines product categories and would have a desire to learn more about and grow within the licensing business. This person would be adept at multi-tasking and comfortable with shifting dates and priorities. Should be an organized and flexible problem solver who takes ownership and responsibility of tasks and can act independently or as part of a team as required by the circumstance. Must possess the ability to work well with all levels of internal teams including Marketing, Mobile, Animation, Management, international teammates and outside business partners. Should also be able to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. Duties and Responsibilities: Execute day-to-day tasks with licensees and internal teams related to product development of assigned partners and categories. Will also handle ad hoc projects as delegated by supervisor. Ensure timely approval of products by working closely with internal and external partners to manage product development processes from concept to production for assigned licensees. Liaise with Licensing business managers to ensure product assortment is aligned with granted rights and category strategy for assigned licensees. Work Closely with Internal business teams to drive strategy and execute collaboration projects Familiar with executing and leading style guide development for Licensing consumer products. Utilize, update, and maintain applicable tools in Dependable Solutions including resolving unknown SKU issues. Stay up to trend reports and consumer product trends Review prototypes to meet Product Development timeline milestones with a focus on product execution, consistency of details and brand guidelines. Work with licensing translator and communicate with the approval contacts in US and Japan. Conduct product development kick-off calls with assigned new licensees. Work with internal partners in Creative, Marketing/Brand, Production and our International licensing teams to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration. Work closely and review IP Fraudulent product with vendor and respond in a timely manner. Manage and distribute product samples to internal teams and manage internal product requests. Maintain and keep organization of contractual product samples and status. Manage samples approvals and storage. Initiate and track status of sample requests. Working in-office is an essential function of this position. This requirement of face-to-face interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork. In-office attendance is required for the following reasons: For effective supervision of employees and our work product, which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance, which includes meetings to review work product, deadlines, and status. To foster communication and collaboration among team members, which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas, quick access to team members to enable collaborative problem-solving, and stronger cohesion among co-workers and within teams. To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation. To enhance understanding of our stakeholders' work and business needs, facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow, and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes. Qualifications and Skills: * Must be familiar with SEGA IP and SONIC * Have a passion for Gaming and Entertainment * Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent * 4+ years of experience in hardlines/softlines product development approval and brand assurance * Deep comprehension of product development cycle from concept to production * Excellent relationship builder with collaborative team player mentality * Clear written and oral communication skills * Team player and collaborator * Resourceful, takes initiative and self-starter * Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills * Ability to operate autonomously & efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment * Limited travel required (annual trade shows, etc) * Familiar with online asset management systems * Applicable experience in entertainment licensing specifically * General understanding of character licensing * Reading/Writing Japanese language is a plus but not required
    $96k-136k yearly est. 41d ago
  • Sr. UX Designer

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Senior UX Designer, Partner Platform Los Angeles, CA The PlayStation Partners Platform is a suite of digital tools that enable game creators to publish their games to the PlayStation digital store and discs. Through the platform, PlayStation helps creators to publish games to the highest standards, create digital store content, access developer support, and track metrics on store sales and engagement. Our department's mission is to make PlayStation the best place for game creators to publish their games. We do this by working closely with game creators to understand their needs and by continually improving the support services we offer them, as well as the design, operation, and performance of the Partner's digital platform. Role overview: As a member of the Partners UX Design team, your work will shape the future of the PlayStation Partners platform, which is used by thousands of game developers and publishers worldwide. We're a team of professional designers, UX writers, and researchers, all working to make the PlayStation Partners Platform the most welcoming, streamlined, intuitive, and well-supported place to publish games; one that fits seamlessly with how game creators work and makes a clear difference in helping their games succeed on PlayStation. As a Senior UX Designer for PlayStation Partners, you will build amazing tools that empower internal and external parties to create and publish products via the PlayStation Store. The PlayStation partner platform supports the submission of product metadata, game content, sales, and promotion information required to publish PlayStation software. It is our goal to support all PlayStation game developers and publishers, getting their content to the consumers with as little effort and time as possible. This position will play an integral part on the Partner Publishing team in revolutionizing the way our Partners publish their content on multiple devices. This is a permanent role focused on UX design for enterprise tools, service design, organizational design strategy, and daily collaboration with teams. What you'll be doing: Working embedded in a cross-disciplinary product team on both small enhancements and big leaps forward for the PS Partners platform. Your initial focus will be on PS Partner Platform unification and foundations to support game publishers. Crafting exceptional design solutions, from early conceptual stages through to product releases and updates. You'll be comfortable working in a transparent, collaborative fashion through sketches, service blueprints, user flows, and Figma prototypes. Working closely with developers to rapidly iterate design solutions and bring the best designs into production, balancing technical feasibility and product quality. Working closely with product managers to ensure scope and requirements meet user needs, plan design activities and roadmaps, and advocate for a user-centric, evidence-led approach that delivers the very best design quality. Share and present your designs with stakeholders and colleagues, clearly explain user needs and design rationale and invite input and questions at various points in the design process. Supporting (and receiving help from) your UX design colleagues and working together on bold, UX team-led initiatives to advance how design happens at PlayStation. Contributing to and helping maintain central UX team resources such as our design system, user archetypes, and service blueprints. Negotiate design-related requirements and play an active lead role in the feedback and iteration cycle Partner with UX research to gauge the usability of new and existing products and make constructive suggestions for change Determine best design solutions based on user feedback and business goals and help to determine overall direction, identifying challenges and adapting as needed based on the context of the solution. Who we're looking for: 6+ years of commercial experience as a UX/Digital Product Designer, with demonstrable experience working on Enterprise /B2B software products. A proven track record in working through the entire design process, from Discovery and scoping to detailed production and launch. Strong core UX design skills, with experience designing IAs, user flows, screen layouts, and UI components. Experience working with design systems is a plus. A strong familiarity with web application design patterns, standards, and industry best practices. Experience working closely with software product teams - including developers, product managers, user researchers, and business stakeholders - and offering guidance and expertise in UX design. Experience in Service Design, or mapping and working with complex and large-scale user journeys, before diving into the design details. Experience running User Research Interviews and Usability Tests and using results to iterate upon design solutions. Experience leading Workshops and Group Design Sessions. Great communication skills with the ability to present design work with confidence and clarity, explain design rationale, and champion ideas through low-fidelity sketches, diagrams, and prototypes. Excellent soft skills, with the ability to explain and promote a user-centric design approach and strategy to colleagues from technical and business-focused backgrounds. A portfolio or presentation showcasing your work and design process. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$139,600-$209,400 USD 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.
    $139.6k-209.4k yearly Auto-Apply 7d ago
  • Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, Sports and Live

    Google LLC 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    Apply share * link Copy link * email Email a friend info_outline X This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA. Minimum qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. * 15 years of experience in business development, partnerships, sports, media, management consulting, or investment banking. * Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management. * Experience managing agreements or partnerships. Preferred qualifications: * MBA degree or JD. * 3 years of experience managing people or teams. * Experience evaluating and licensing content across the sports and live event spectrum, including live rights, highlights and library content across linear television, broadcast stations, direct-to-consumer offerings, and advertiser supported platforms. * Ability to learn technical and product concepts. * Ability to grow in fluid, collaborative, and ambiguous start-up like environments. * Ability to facilitate discussions, structure agreements, interpret legal documents, and work with legal requirements to sign and manage agreements. About the job At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun and we do it all together. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $218,000-$306,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities * Structure partnerships with sports properties and live media events across YouTube products. * Manage and develop a team that drives the success of YouTube's global media and sports partnerships, while supporting a culture that encourages creative thinking and risk taking. * Communicate and collaborate with constituents, in product, finance, marketing, and legal, as well as with external partners. * Understand industry trends and market insights to adjust to changing circumstances. * Create and maintain industry relationships, while representing YouTube.
    $164k-218k yearly est. 25d ago
  • Staff Software Engineer - DPU Systems

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Aliso Viejo, CA job

    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. About the Role At PlayStation, our Gaming, Developer & Future Technology (GDFT) Group is leading the cloud gaming revolution by putting console-quality video games on any device from TVs to consoles to mobile devices and beyond! Would you like to use your skills, time, and passion on meaningful projects that are building the future? We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in DPU software/firmware development, who loves designing and building innovative hardware and software, wants to make an impact, and enjoys working with creative, intelligent and collaborative teammates. If that sounds like you, come help us build world class technology capable of delivering fun and unique gaming experiences to millions of players! Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain firmware for DPUs in high performance systems Implement and optimize peer-to-peer PCIe communication between DPUs and other bus devices, minimizing latency and host CPU involvement Manage network device queues across PCIe peers and handle doorbell interrupts to process them. Architect innovative solutions and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders. Collaborate across hardware, drivers, system software and network cross functional teams. Use hardware and software debugging tools to diagnose PCIe and DPU issues. Document key technical areas and share knowledge through technical presentations Required Qualifications BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 10+ years of relevant work experience 8+ years of combined experience in C/C++ Expert level proficiency developing software/firmware on Nvidia BlueField DPUs, or similar technologies Strong understanding of PCIe peer-to-peer communication, including memory-mapped I/O, queue management, and device-to-device signaling. Ability to debug, profile, and optimize firmware performance Working knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, UDP and L2 layer protocols Proven track-record of solving ambiguous problems with minimal direction. Strong debugging / analysis / troubleshooting skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with P4 Experience with Open vSwitch/Sonic EVPN-VXLAN knowledge Network driver development experience on Linux or embedded OS or similar Experience with storage offload engines and computer networking domains A track record of technical leadership guiding teams without hard authority. Additional Skills Motivated self-starter. Experience with Rust. Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$198,200-$297,400 USD 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.
    $198.2k-297.4k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • AI Staff DevEx Engineer

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Aliso Viejo, CA job

    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. The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Staff AI Developer Experience Engineer to architect and build the foundational platform enabling teams across the enterprise to create, deploy, and manage AI agents, applications, and automations. This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering, developer tooling, and generative AI, focused on democratizing AI capabilities through exceptional developer experiences. Our ideal candidate combines deep platform engineering expertise with hands-on experience in generative AI tooling. You'll design the APIs, SDKs, CLI tools, and workflows that make it effortless for engineering teams to leverage AI capabilities, while ensuring production-grade reliability, observability, and security. What You Will Do? Platform Backend & API Development Build comprehensive REST APIs and MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers that expose platform capabilities to developers Develop robust Python and TypeScript SDKs with intuitive abstractions for agent development Ensure feature parity between programmatic interfaces and low-code platform capabilities Architect scalable backend services including LLM gateways, knowledge hubs, and tool registries Developer Experience Optimization Design intuitive development workflows and create scaffolding templates that minimize friction from idea to production Build reusable workflow components and abstractions for common AI development patterns Create comprehensive documentation, tutorials, quickstarts, and example projects that enable self-service adoption Build programmatic interfaces for agent creation, testing, deployment, and management Champion developer feedback loops and continuously iterate on platform usability based on user research Observability & Evaluation Build and integrate debugging, tracing, and observability tools purpose-built for AI applications Implement evaluation frameworks to systematically measure and improve agent quality, reliability, and performance Create testing and validation frameworks tailored for AI agent behaviors and LLM-powered workflows Design dashboards and analytics that give developers visibility into agent performance and usage patterns Security & Compliance Implement guardrails, content filtering, and safety measures to ensure responsible AI deployment Design secure patterns for credential management, API authentication, and data access controls Ensure platform compliance with enterprise security policies and data governance requirements Research & Innovation Keep pace with the rapidly evolving AI landscape by experimenting with new models, frameworks, and techniques Evaluate emerging standards and tooling to inform platform roadmap and adoption decisions Share learnings with the broader team and contribute to the organization's AI strategy and best practices What You Will Bring? Core Technical Skills Expert programming skills in Python and TypeScript, with the ability to write clean, efficient, well-documented, and idiomatic code in both languages Substantial experience designing and building RESTful APIs, SDKs, and developer-facing tooling Deep understanding of API design principles, versioning strategies, and developer ergonomics Proficiency with async programming, message queues, and event-driven architectures Platform Development Experience Strong experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and infrastructure-as-code practices Experience building and operating developer platforms, internal tooling, or platform-as-a-service offerings Strong debugging skills and experience with observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing) Generative AI Experience Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar Understanding of RAG architectures, embedding models, and vector databases Familiarity with agentic frameworks (LangGraph, Pydantic) and multi-agent orchestration patterns Experience with prompt engineering, templating systems, and systematic prompt optimization Soft Skills & Leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear technical documentation Strong product sense and empathy for developer users Ability to navigate ambiguity and make pragmatic technical decisions in a rapidly evolving space Track record of driving adoption of tools and platforms across engineering organizations #LI-AT1 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$198,200-$297,400 USD 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.
    $198.2k-297.4k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • Lead Producer

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. ***This position is full-time in office*** Lead Producer (EP) Dark Outlaw Games, a Sony PlayStation Studio, is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title. We are seeking an experienced Lead Producer based on location in our LA studio, who will be relied upon to collaborate with studio leadership, creative leads, and external partners to maintain and execute project planning for the teams. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of project management, communication skills, and a passion for making games. Help us create our next AAA title that will stand apart from the rest! We are a newly established AAA studio based in Los Angeles, driven by a team of seasoned industry leaders and experienced game developers. Our mission is to create the next groundbreaking AAA original IP while reimagining the development process with a lean and highly efficient approach. We're seeking talented individuals who share our vision and are eager to join us on this journey. Responsibilities: The Lead Producer is leading the production team responsible for driving the production process to launch and plays a critical role in delivering a polished, high-caliber game. You oversee initiative timelines, budgets and resources, and ensure alignment between the creative vision and technical execution. You collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, facilitate communication, resolve roadblocks, and maintain a productive workflow. Lead and manage the production effort on multiple initiatives to ensure quality and timeliness of the delivery. Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of industry experience in game production Leadership contributions as a Senior Producer on multiple titles and or Executive Producer on the release of at least one AAA title In-depth knowledge of project planning and tasking with the ability to monitor the progress of department milestones and individual tasks against those schedules Excellent organizational & prioritization skills, attention to detail, process knowledge and the ability to multi-task Highly developed leadership skills leading teams through challenging projects Experience working with JIRA, MS Project, MS Office (Excel), Smart Sheet, Miro, Trello, and bug tracking databases Deep understanding of traditional production management techniques Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across Product Development and Management teams, as well as with executive management Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Knowledgeable of current industry trends; stays up to date on competitive products and best practices Must love games and have a true passion for creating them! 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.
    $114k-175k yearly est. Auto-Apply 5d ago
  • Principal Technical Program Manager

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Job Purpose The Technical Program Governance team manages PlayStation's largest programs and groundbreaking initiatives for engineering organizations. These efforts serve as the foundation for aligning around a core technology strategy and developing a culture of speed, collaboration, and innovation. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will drive delivery of critical work that powers seamless global experiences for players, partners, and the company. This role requires advanced expertise in orchestrating cross-functional execution, engaging senior executives, and ensuring that technical solutions deliver measurable impact. This is a role for a leader who thrives in high-ambiguity, high-impact environments, bridging technical perspectives to ensure initiatives deliver both execution and adoption success. Experience and Qualifications Essential Extensive experience leading large-scale, multi-year technical initiatives with deep complexity across systems, orgs, and geographies. Proven track record driving complete transformation, ensuring adoption, behavioral change, and operational integration are embedded in delivery plans. Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives, unify conflicting viewpoints, and steer ambiguous, high-impact efforts. Provide strong technical insight across platforms, systems, and architecture, with the ability to challenge assumptions and guide engineering toward scalable, strategic solutions. Expert in governance, cross-team decision-making, and executive-level communication that clarifies risk, tradeoffs, and strategic value. Desirable Background in the games industry. Experience crafting program management approaches that incorporate change management and adoption strategies. Experience with PPM software, OnePlan ideal. Key Responsibilities Technical Program Leadership Lead delivery of PlayStation's most complex, multi-year engineering initiatives, ensuring they achieve both execution success and full organizational adoption. Serve as an integrator across programs-understanding architecture, dependencies, and system interactions to guide decisions and reduce risk. Partner with technical leads and architects to ensure engineering decisions support scalability, initiative health, and strategic outcomes. Build and maintain dashboards that connect program execution data to executive insight. Define and promote reusable patterns, operating models, and frameworks that improve technical program delivery across engineering. Strategy and Decision Support Collaborate with the Director of Technical Program Governance to establish the strategic direction for technical program management approaches and frameworks. Analyze program data to identify gaps, risk, and opportunities; leading and driving toward balanced solutions and mitigations. Craft executive-level narratives that clearly articulate engineering progress, risk, and business impact in decision-ready formats. Influence prioritization and funding decisions using insight and data-backed rationale. Adoption and Impact Partner with change management leaders to make certain each key initiative features comprehensive readiness, training, enablement, and adoption strategies. Identify organizational friction points early and drive mitigation plans that ensure initiatives land efficiently and sustainably. Ensure technical delivery incorporates clear routes to operationalization, behavioral change, and sustained value realization. Advocate for user-centric adoption outcomes as equal in importance to technical completion. Key Performance Indicators The individual will be measured on: Successful delivery of groundbreaking technical initiatives. Acknowledgment of technical program management methods as drivers of innovation and speed. Positive executive engagement and satisfaction with delivery quality. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$236,300-$354,500 USD 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.
    $236.3k-354.5k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
  • Technical Product Manager II

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    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. Technical Product Manager II Join the PlayStation team as a Product Manager and play a pivotal role in crafting the future of gaming by empowering creators to develop groundbreaking games. At PlayStation, our core values of innovation, quality, community, diversity, creativity, and unwavering dedication to the customer drive everything we do. Innovate technical products for players and creators, set product vision, and collaborate across technical domains. Collaboration among game developers, publishers, engineers, analysts, creators, and professionals results in outstanding global experiences every day. Responsibilities: Lead product vision on technical & professional products that enable content creators & developers to bring the best games to PlayStation. Lead and propel a comprehensive roadmap that enhances and speeds up content creation practices spanning tools, SDK, APIs, and beyond. Work with leaders from various world-class engineering teams & professionals in the game development & game platform business. Drive the execution of your vision & strategy, collaborating across engineering, compose, research, and PMO. Requirements: Background in game development (network service ideal), either as a game developer, tester, producer or development director type roles. More than 3 years in the gaming industry. 3+ years of experience in product management or a product owner role (or similar experience within a game development team). Background in technical solutions & products, as well as software/network engineering. Enthusiasm for the art of game & content development. Multi-platform experience is ideal. #LI-KC Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.$131,200-$196,800 USD 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.
    $131.2k-196.8k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
  • SDET Contractor

    Playstation 4.8company rating

    Aliso Viejo, CA job

    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. SDET (Contractor) Responsibilities: We are looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate is a strong Java engineer with deep testing expertise, capable of working closely with developers, product owners, and scrum teams to ensure high-quality delivery of complex services and integrations. This role involves building robust automation, validating API contracts and flows, working with microservice-based systems, and contributing to continuous integration and quality strategies. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and backend test suites using Java. Write high-quality JUnit tests for RESTful APIs, service layers, and backend components. Validate API schemas, request/response structures, and error-handling scenarios. Create and execute API automation covering functional, regression, and integration layers. Collaborate with developers to ensure testability, observability, and quality in new feature design. Analyze logs, metrics, and service behavior to diagnose and troubleshoot failures. Participate in Agile processes: refinement, planning, retrospectives, and daily scrums. Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines through automation and quality gates. Contribute to scaling QE across microservices by building reusable test components and libraries. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience in software QE, test automation, or development roles. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative Scrum team Interest in working as part of an agile, collaborative and cross-functional team that works on modern software design and development Exposure to version control systems (preferably Git) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Required Skills: Strong experience with Java programming (advanced OOP concepts, collections, generics, lambdas). Hands-on experience writing tests with JUnit (JUnit5 preferred). Expertise in API testing for REST-based services (familiarity with gRPC is a plus). Solid understanding of API schema validation, including OpenAPI/Swagger specifications. Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for backend or microservice architectures. Familiarity with Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Including analyzing logs and diagnosing service failures. Preferred Skills (Good to Have): Experience designing test plans, writing detailed test scenarios, and performing domain-driven test analysis. Familiarity with Spring Boot-based micro services and common backend service patterns. Experience using IntelliJ IDEA or similar Java-focused development environments. Hands-on experience with log analysis and observability tools (Splunk preferred). Understanding of gRPC service testing and related tooling. Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS). Exposure to writing scripts using Python or Node.js Exposure to a web-front-end technology such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$52-$78 USD 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.
    $107k-147k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago

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