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OverviewRole Overview:
We are looking for an independent, dedicated Senior Software Engineer to join the
Visual Computing Group
(VCG) and contribute to redefining the world of game play and live streaming via advanced RandD. VCG’s 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.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Responsibilities
Develop and improve the integration of ML workloads within game engines or runtime tools for prototyping of RandD 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 RandD work with other teams within Sony Interactive Entertainment
Qualifications
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 3 years of experience
Strong C++ skills and real-time systems experience
Deep knowledge of at least one modern graphics API (DirectX 12)
Experience with 3D engines such as Unreal or Unity; in particular, generation of datasets, access to G-buffers, motion vectors, etc
Hands-on experience in game development
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
Basic knowledge of neural network architectures like CNNs, transformers and diffusion models
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 Café
Free soft drinks
On site bar
Access to cycle garage and showers
Equal Opportunity StatementSony 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.
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