Associate Software Engineer
Location: Basingstoke

Here at Sony Europe were super excited to be able to offer a talented and innovative Engineer the opportunity to join a team that will be creating the next generation of technology that powers our professional products and services.

If youve recently begun your career within Engineering and looking for a role that will let you apply your technical expertise to design and develop advanced solutions that drive real impact this could be what youve been looking for.

Here youll get a chance to go beyond traditional Software Engineering by contributing to strategic research-driven projects in collaboration with Sony teams in Tokyo and industry partners.

Ultimately this is an incredible opportunity to help shape the technology behind Sonys most trusted professional products and our future.

What will you do

• Design and deliver innovative technology assets that solve real project challenges.
• Use software innovation to experiment prototype and develop more efficient effective solutions that shape the future of Sonys professional technology.
• Explore new technologies and methods to solve emerging challenges before they reach the market.
• Turn stakeholder requirements into high-quality solutions that meet project goals and deadlines.
• Use approved tools platforms and processes to manage and maintain assets effectively.
• Test theories and solutions regularly to ensure they meet Sonys strict quality standards from initial concept to final delivery.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Communicate progress and results through clear reports presentations and discussions.
• Approach complex technical problems with creativity precision and discipline.
• Help shape Sonys next generation of professional technologies and make a lasting impact.

What we need you to bring

Education

• Degree in a relevant scientific or technical field such as Software Engineering Computer Science or Electronic Engineering.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A natural ability to solve problems create solutions and think innovatively
• 0-3 years of demonstrable experience within software development including exposure to data processing multimedia processing database design or web technologies (front-end and/or back-end).
• Familiarity with development tools and programming languages for example: Microsoft Visual Studio GitLab C Python Java JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Exposure/experience or knowledge of cloud platforms such as: Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure and related technologies. For example: machine learning secure design containerisation media transport protocols.
• Demonstrable experience of working on research-based projects

Your new office

Basingstoke

Based at the Basingstoke office you will enjoy a vibrant and friendly working environment with full accessibility. We have an onsite canteen with a wide range of options available and a barista style coffee shop. There is a well-provisioned onsite gym run by our own Sony Wellbeing Coordinator with classes on set days in the mornings at lunch and after work hours. We have a staff car park which includes electric charging points or if you will use public transport we have a shuttle bus service that regularly runs between train station and the office at peak times.

Life at Sony

We ensure competitive salaries and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy work-life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies. We are a positive community who dream big together respect each other and enjoy a collaborative culture.
We like to celebrate our colleagues who make a real difference using our recognition platform. We also provide access to numerous services and platforms for all aspects of wellbeing. We listen to our people through conversations and surveys respect their suggestions then act on them. We also provide allowances for volunteering days so that our staff can support the causes they are most passionate about.

You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of learning & personal development programs to enhance your skills. We also encourage our staff to try exciting new roles in a wide range of countries with a supportive mobility team to support you if you take that leap!
Bring your uniqueness to Sony

We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion diversity and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sonys purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.
We are Sony Europe

Our people collaborate in an environment of respect integrity and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.
With offices in 28 European countries Sony Europe caters to consumer professional semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.

Bring your passion creativity and ambitions to Sony Europe. Apply now and lets create the future together.

Equal Opportunity

Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion gender citizenship ancestry age physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity medical condition or any other protected characteristics.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe

Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Europe Limited Human Resources Department the Heights Brooklands Surrey KT13 0XW UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for and the accommodation required.