Be a part of the most exciting and innovating computer entertainment in North America. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one™ console, the PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems and the PlayStation Portable (PSP™).
Primary Location : United States-California-San Francisco Bay Area - Foster City
Description
* Supports the development and operations of PlayStation Network, a broad platform for gaming and commerce applications utilizing a range of client-to-server, server-to-server, and peer-to-peer technologies * Provide assistance with client integration of system-level networking features into games, and demonstrating how best to make use of PSN facilities * Collaborate to establish network-related policy, guidelines, specifications, and implementation in new areas. * Be a resource for both internal and external partners who can provide a detailed understanding of industry technologies and network initiatives, protocols and devices which directly affect the game market.
Qualifications
* At least two years of network-related programming experience using C/C++, C#/.NET, or Java * Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of authentication mechanisms, DRM, SSL/crypto, and related topics * Must have an understanding of common implementation patterns in games running across client-server and peer-to-peer architectures * Console game development experience * Willingness to learn new hardware platforms, and related APIs * Candidates will have additional knowledge and/or experience with game-specific issues such as cheating prevention, matchmaking, host migration, etc. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Be a part of the most exciting and innovative computer entertainment company in North America. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PlayStation®2, PlayStation®3, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP*) computer entertainment systems. Based in Foster City, California, SCEA serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
PlayStation®Network is an emergent entertainment network delivering innovative content and community to a worldwide audience, and the newest division of SCEA (Sony Computer Entertainment America).
It is the policy of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. (SCEA) to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. SCEA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. SCEA also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
