Careers - Software Engineer

Software Engineer

About SN Systems:

SN Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and develops the industry-standard development tools used by console game programmers. SN Systems has built a great reputation for understanding and meeting the needs of games developers, delivering innovative software while offering unrivalled first-class support. Our customers include programmers from the world’s leading games studios.

About the role:

The ProDG team develops an advanced suite of tools for debugging games on PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita. The suite consists of three components; Debugger, Target Manager and Microsoft Visual Studio Integration. These core components have been developed to address the unique needs of commercial game developers.

The role is to be a Software Engineer within the ProDG team, working on the Visual Studio Integration application.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, code and test software tools.
• Deliver work to schedule.
• Participate in code and documentation reviews.
• Provide estimates for tasks.
• Provide input to technical authors for product documentation.
• Work with support engineers on customer issues.
• Occasionally there are opportunities to attend conferences in the USA and Europe and to visit customers to demonstrate products.

Qualifications and experience:

• Computer Science related degree or similar.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate a minimum of 2 years C# and C++ experience in a commercial environment.

Skills required

Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding of SN Systems products, and a genuine desire to work on them.

Essential

• Demonstrable Object Orientated (OO) design skills.
• Strong C# and .NET framework development skills.
• C++ and STL development skills.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of:

• MSBuild.
• Visual C++ frameworks including ATL/WTL.

Package:

• Negotiable, dependent on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.

Locations:

• Bristol

Start date:

• Immediate

Application Process:

Candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter indicating why they are interested in the roles, and detailing their relevant experience. Applications should be sent to sncareers@sn.scee.net.

Candidates must be eligible to work legally within the British Isles.

About SN Systems

SN Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and develops the industry-standard development tools used by PlayStation game programmers worldwide. SN Systems has built a great reputation for understanding and meeting the needs of games developers, developing innovative software and providing first-class support. For further information, please visit www.snsys.com.

We currently employ approximately 80 staff, mainly engineers, in Bristol (HQ), Dublin and San Jose in a dynamic environment where change is the norm.