Staff Software Engineer (Graphics)

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Role Overview:

We are looking for an independent dedicated Senior or Staff Software Engineer (Graphics) to join theVisual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to redefining the world of game play and live streaming via advanced R&D. VCGs mission is to design and deploy advanced neural networks and machine learning (ML) for game rendering and streaming systems of SIE that exceed the state-of-the-art in runtime efficiency visual quality and latency.

What youll be doing:

• Develop and improve the integration of ML workloads within game engines or runtime tools for prototyping of R&D features within real-time gameplay environments
• Research prototyping and implementation of new methods for fast graphics or post processing and enhancement
• Collaborate with team members on drafting publications and patent submissions
• Participate and assist the team in core R&D work with other teams within Sony Interactive Entertainment

What were looking for:

• MSc. In Computer Graphics Computer Science Electronic Engineering or a related field or equivalent skills evidenced by work experience in the specific domain of the post
• Knowledge of the graphics pipeline including coordinate transformations between frames of reference PBR materials rasterization lighting and ray tracing
• Minimum 4 years of experience
• Evidence of:
• Strong C skills and real-time systems experience
• Deep knowledge of at least one modern graphics API (DirectX 12)
• Experience with GPU debugging and performance profiling tools
• Familiarity with resource barriers descriptors swap chains and synchronization
• Understanding of rendering pipelines (deferred forward compute-based rendering)
• Ability to integrate and support shaders compute workloads and post-processing pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with engine tools and ML teams to integrate graphics/ML features into the broader runtime

Desired skills:

• Experience with 3D engines such as Unreal or Unity; in particular generation of datasets extraction of G-buffers motion vectors etc
• Basic knowledge of neural network architectures like CNNs transformers and diffusion models
• Hands-on experience in game development
• Experience in image processing theory and methods evidenced by the development of practical designs in this area

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Caf
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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.