Sony Electronics Jobshttp://sony.jobs2012-05-22 06:43:34.239141USASan FranciscoTitle: Japanese/English Translator - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. Japanese/English Translator/Interpreter Location: San Francisco The SNEI Entertainment Experiences Development Group is charged with delivering next-generation network entertainment experiences - across all media types (video, TV, music, games, and books) and across all devices (TV, web, tablets, game consoles, Blu-ray players and smartphones). Although focused on client experiences, the team also develops key service application components to deliver these new experiences. To help us build these next-generation services and experiences, we are looking for an experienced Translator with technical and video game experience to help increase clear communication between working groups in the US and Japan. Responsibilities: The Translator will work with internal development teams to: * Read written materials such as email correspondence, design documents, Excel spread sheets, meeting notes, or PowerPoint presentations, and rewrite material into specified languages. * Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material. * Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions. * Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms and project specific terms. * Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials. * Refer to reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks as needed to ensure translation accuracy. * Interpret messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages orally or IM, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible. * Proactively identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors. * Train and supervise other translators/interpreters. * 5 years experience as a Translator/Interpreter * Excellent business level Japanese and English language skills. * Strong note taking and or shorthand skills * Worked on a video game or network services development team * Able to work at a fast pace. * Able to prioritize workload and self manage * Able to work flexible hours to be available for international meetings * Can travel nationally and internationally as required Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Marketing & Graphic Arts2012-05-09 04:57:27United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24393CASan Francisco, CA28567792http://sony.jobs/xml/28567792/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Technical Program Manager - SNEI SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a leading entertainment company of audio, video, communications and information technology products, for consumer and professional markets. Technical Program Manager Location: San Francisco The SNEI Entertainment Experiences Development Group is charged with delivering next-generation network entertainment experiences - across all media types (video, TV, music, games, and books) and across all devices (TV, web, tablets, game consoles, Blu-ray players and smartphones). Although focused on client experiences, the team also develops key service application components to deliver these new experiences. Are you a highly technical program manager that can define and drive the services platform for these next-generation network entertainment experiences? If so, then this position is for you! The SNEI Technical Program Manager will work with software developers to schedule development, write functional specifications, and drive decision making to build amazing experiences driven by network services. The Technical Program Manager will often partner with other teams and organizations across Sony, while managing all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, and deployment. The Technical Program Manager will also provide ongoing visibility into the progress, risks, schedules, and timelines of the features in development. * 5 years of Program Management and Project Management experience with shipping service-driven user experiences * Experience with agile development practices such as test driven development, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and continuous improvement * Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills * Prior experience as a software developer or tester * Ability to manage a feature through the entire development and release cycle * BA/BS/BSE in computer science, math, or equivalent technical disciplines * Solid leadership skills and a passion for building web-oriented consumer experiences * Comfort with proactively and independently driving for results in small team environments Strongly preferred: * A highly technical software development background, preferably in Java or C . * Prior experience in open source technologies, such as Cassandra, Hadoop, and Redis * Prior experience in building systems in Amazon Web Services Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Engineering2012-05-09 04:57:16United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia23855CASan Francisco, CA28567791http://sony.jobs/xml/28567791/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: UX Producer - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. Producer/Platform UX Location: San Francisco The SNEI Entertainment Experiences Development Group is charged with delivering next-generation network entertainment experiences - across all media types (video, TV, music, games, and books) and across all devices (TV, web, tablets, game consoles, Blu-ray players and smartphones). Although focused on client experiences, the team also develops key service application components to deliver these new experiences. To help us build these next-generation services and experiences, we are looking for an experienced game producer with strong creative skills that can manage several projects at the same time. Strong candidates will have had experience delivering electronic entertainment titles around the world. The Producer / Platform UX will work with internal development teams to define the creative vision of the platform: · Define, maintain and evangelize the consumer experience throughout the organization · Help define the products scope at each stage of roll out · Effectively and efficiently set the organization’s goals for preproduction and lead the team to deliver on those goals · Continuously ensure alignment across product planning, design and development with business, operations, marketing and executive stakeholders · Create end to end project plans and manage the development teams to deliver magical experiences on schedule · Use internal and partner resources to gain consumer insight and apply that knowledge to build a better product · Effectively communicate the core experience of the product to others including brand, PR, sales, executive management and partner companies. · 3 years experience as a Producer, managing several internal or external development teams or development studios in the electronic entertainment industry · 5 years experience developing and executing game project plans from start to finish · 5 years of experience leading, motivating and driving development teams to successful delivery of projects · Ability to partner successfully across a world-wide, culturally diverse organization · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Successful track record in the development of high profile entertainment and software products · Strong knowledge of the software/game market and platforms · Enthusiastic, assertive and motivated team player · Strong technical background · Can travel nationally and internationally as required Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Engineering2012-05-04 04:33:22United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24378CASan Francisco, CA28426935http://sony.jobs/xml/28426935/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Contract Executive Assistant - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Sony Creative Center San Francisco team is seeking a confident, personable, energetic, highly organized Executive Assistant, Creative Coordinator with deep knowledge of the design process to join our team. This position provides administrative, research & editorial support for the Senior Director. The candidate will collaborate on facilitating client & team meetings, create work plans & schedules, help craft and maintain project files, and work with general financial and legal tasks, which may be required from project to project. Responsibilities * Gain knowledge and understanding of group members and skill sets across Creative and Technology department teams * Track current financial payments to external strategic partners / vendors * Work with the Senior Director to understand the monitoring and funding that supports the resources for the creative team * Create and traffic requisition forms * Point of local contact for new hires coming into the creative group, along with HR contacts * Facilitate and monitor guest staff rotations and overseas joint projects * Special projects as assigned, including strategic research and travel * Collaborate and support planning for group events * Monitor timesheets and to ensure accuracy and compliance for PTEs * Responsible for logging Group allocations into company tracking system * Collaborate with other Group Coordinators on a daily and weekly basis for intra-group resource and knowledge sharing Responsible for maintaining and/or authoring the following documents, among others: * Project tracking system(s) and group master schedule * Financial system(s) * Financial archive (paper) of management employee expenses * Group staff charts * Must be wildly creative and obsessively meticulous<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> * 2-3 years of traffic or operations experience in a production environment * Possess strong command of MS Excel and familiarity with enterprise management applications * Must have excellent interpersonal skills * Superior written and verbal communication * Must work collaboratively to develop project solutions * Quick, creative problem solver * Works well under pressure; detail oriented * Self-motivated; organized * Some budgeting experience in production environment a plus * Aptitude and cultural fit to inspire and collaborate within the multidisciplinary team (see Desired Characteristics for more detail) Sony Creative Center, San Francisco – Desired Characteristics The candidate should be a cultural fit within the organization. The following characteristics define a candidate that will succeed in our culture and for this position. * Leadership / Vision: a pro-active, take charge leader with proven strategic vision; can manage, motivate, challenge, empower and delegate to others while leading by example; gains the trust of other parties quickly. Possesses the wisdom and confidence to take educated risks. Has ability to see both the bigger picture and interdependent parts but not be afraid of getting involved in the detail when necessary. Is sought out by others for strategic advice and counsel. * Curiosity: Has a naturally curious mind, loves to explore and nurture intellect; knows how to observe and identify patterns that identify trends and key insights early; knows how to ask the right questions (relevant) and quantity of questions necessary to uncover key information that can be made actionable. Probably, an avid observer and follower of popular culture and societal trends. * Creativity: An innovative and resourceful person who thinks and acts “outside-of-the-box.” This individual possesses a left brain/right brain mindset. Recreationally they are likely to most enjoy nurturing their creative passions and hobbies across multiple categories, such as film, games, music, art, design, fashion, comics, literature, and news. Endeavors that push / challenge their perceptions and physical limitations. * Technology Forward: Has a passion for technology, tinkering under the hood, and enjoys being a sought after authority and the resource that others turn to for emerging media and technology. * Social Responsibility: Empathy and concern for team members, life work balance, Sony corporate community / culture, and corporate global responsibility. * Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills; a great presenter, an active listener with consultative capabilities; skillful communicator in tough situations where striking a balance between being direct/forceful and diplomacy is necessary. * Open Minded: Approach to listening and problem solving is inclusive and open minded. * Action Oriented: Self-motivated and self-starting individual who can take limited direction and produce tangible results. Capacity for learning on one’s own, whether it’s software tools or languages. * Service Orientation: Recognizes the importance of providing outstanding service and support to both internal teams, agency partner teams and externally to partners. * Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner based on analysis, sound judgment and wisdom. * Team Oriented: Works well in collaborative team environments and matrix reporting Structures. * Willingness and Passion for Travel: Candidate will travel regularly for project and inter-organizational meetings. Frequent travel within Japan and to/from the U.S. and other regions will be necessary. Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Administrative Services2012-05-01 04:29:07United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24347CASan Francisco, CA28289884http://sony.jobs/xml/28289884/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Software Engineer Intern - SNEI SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Network Entertainment Position Title: Software Engineer Intern Department: EXDG Location: San Francisco, CA Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created at the beginning of 2010 to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices. Job Summary: As a Sony Network Entertainment Software Engineer intern, you will be responsible for understanding the features and functionality, performing enhancements to our test harness as well as designing and developing sample applications for PlayStation® 3, PlayStation® Vita and other devices. In order to be effective, you should have good understanding of all aspects of software development process, including the methodologies and terminology. You will work as part of a team of developers and QA engineers, and must be prepared to contribute to product feature development as well as automation tests. Primary Responsibilities: • Work as part of a team of developers, and be prepared to contribute to product feature development, as well as help out with software automation • Apply your technical talents and critical thinking skills to help us advance our software and technologies for mobile, console and set-top devices • Currently a full-time student at a US accredited college studying BS/MS in Computer Science or related field • Minimum of 2 years college experience • Strong knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML and other web application technologies • Strong communication (written and verbal) and analytical skills • Self-motivated with ability to work independently, with minimal supervision • Good interpersonal skills, especially in interacting with cross-functional groups (QA, Builds, and other software development teams) • Creative and innovative in looking for solutions • Experience with Android, iOS or embedded devices a plus Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Intern Opportunity2012-04-10 11:42:55United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24112CASan Francisco, CA27787417http://sony.jobs/xml/27787417/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Sr. QA Engineer - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. The Sr. QA Software Engineer will be part of newly formed Entertainment Cloud Software group responsible for delivering cloud centric software for Sony devices. This person is responsible for building end-2-end test cases from the ground up to exercise various aspects of software services. You will have the opportunity to work with very passionate engineers and also get a chance to work with cutting edge cloud-based technologies. Primary Responsibilities: * Own and drive the automation framework for cloud services group. * Automate testing of content ingestion from variety of sources. * Assist with building and automating of end-2-end test scenarios and simulate device behaviors via tests. * Assist with nightly build run of tests using Jenkins/Hudson. * Work with limited supervision under tight time constraints with changing requirements. * Familiar and comfortable with agile development methodology. * Passionate about test automation. * 5 years of experience in testing large scale content based systems * Hands on development experience with Java/C and one scripting language such as Python/Ruby is required. * Experience with one or more test automation and performance tools such as TestNG, Silk, Selenium, Load Runner is required. * Knowledge of relational databases, Solr, and cloud software is a plus. * Experience with testing RESTful API is a plus. * Knowledge of Hadoop is a big plus * Experience with Web Servers (Apache, Tomcat, MySQL) is desired. * Experience with AWS/S3 a plus * Strong written and verbal communication skills * BS Computer Science or equivalent Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Engineering2012-04-10 11:42:50United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24089CASan Francisco, CA27787414http://sony.jobs/xml/27787414/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Software QA Engineer- Intern Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Network Entertainment Position Title: Intern - Software QA Engineer Department: EXDG / Device Software Location: San Francisco, CA Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created at the beginning of 2010 to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices. Job Summary: The Sony Network Entertainment Software QA Intern will be responsible for manual black box and automated white box testing of Sony Network Entertainment applications and frameworks in a Scrum environment. Primary Responsibilities: • Development, execution and maintenance of automated test scripts using JavaScript • Development and execution of manual test cases using Silk Central Test Manager • Identification and tracking of defects using Rally • Ad hoc testing of the applications • Assistance to SW Engineers with different tasks • Creation of various documentation • Working towards a degree related to Computer Sciences. • Knowledge of the web development technologies, such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS • Familiarity with unit test framework, such as Jasmine or JUnit • Understanding of relational databases • Interested in learning software QA methodologies and processes • Quick learner and self starter • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI. Job: Intern Opportunity2012-04-10 11:42:45United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24139CASan Francisco, CA27787393http://sony.jobs/xml/27787393/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Program Manager Intern- SNEI SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Network Entertainment Position Title: Program Manager Intern Department: Program Management Location: San Francisco Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. Job Summary: The Sony Network Entertainment Program Manager Intern will be responsible for developing and maintaining SNEI’s Program Management Hub and for cross functional program management. Primary Responsibilities: • Program Management Hub development/maintenance • Tools research and integration • Program Management • TECHNICAL: Some development experience greatly desired • EXPERIENCE: Experience building websites, and knowledge of Wikis and/or SharePoint, Enterprise Social Sharing tools, and Project Management/Task Tracking tools greatly desired • EDUCATION: Junior Level College education or greater • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Intern Opportunity2012-04-10 11:42:40United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24117CASan Francisco, CA27787374http://sony.jobs/xml/27787374/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: User Interface Engineer- Intern SNEI SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Network Entertainment Position Title: Intern - User Interface Engineer Department: EXDG / Device Software Location: San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created at the beginning of 2010 to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices. Job Summary: The Sony Network Entertainment Intern - User Interface Engineer will be responsible for creating rich user interfaces for the PLAYSTATION 3 using web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, and OpenGL/WebGL frameworks. Primary Responsibilities: • Develop and build RIA’s (rich internet applications) for PLAYSTATION 3. • Work with designers, developers, architects, QA and product managers in developing applications. • Working towards a degree related to Computer Sciences. • Knowledge of languages and software such as JavaScript, HTML5, Flash, Silverlight, JSON, XML. • Additional knowledge of OpenGL, C/C and PhotoShop is desirable. • An understanding of dynamic / programmatic animation. • A good eye for design, aesthetics and layout. • Self motivated and driven to progress. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI. Job: Intern Opportunity2012-04-10 11:42:36United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24137CASan Francisco, CA27787363http://sony.jobs/xml/27787363/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Sr. UI/UX Developer - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. The Sony Network Entertainment Software Engineer will join a dynamic team of experienced JavaScript/UI/UX engineers to build applications for Sony products such as PlayStation ® 3, PSVita, and other Sony consumer electronics products. You will have direct responsibility for designing and implementing new features as well as enhancing current features of our applications. Apply software development best practices and procedures to design, influence and deliver application software Deliver successfully on all aspects of the SDLC: specifications, implementation, maintenance, enhancements, testing, configuration, installation, and deployment Partner with other engineer to ensure requirements are met with high-quality code through comprehensive testing prior to delivery Complete engineering tasks on time and on target with minimal guidance Be fully accountable for implementations meeting functional and technical requirements Stay current on technology through reading professional blogs, journals and business Periodicals BS/MS in Computer Science, Multimedia or related field Minimum 3 years of relevant experience is required Experience in building rich Internet applications Experience with procedural animation techniques Strong background in and is a strong advocate for JavaScript Experience with HTML5 and CSS3. Prior use of Node.js, Flash or Flex is a plus Background in developing for a mobile SDK such as iOS and using OpenGL/WebGL is a definite plus Strong technical and analytical skills Able to work well both independently and with the cross functional team to ensure high quality of software release Effective collaborator and communicator with excellent verbal/written communication skills Experience working in an agile scrum environment is a plus Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Engineering2012-04-10 11:42:35United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24142CASan Francisco, CA27787359http://sony.jobs/xml/27787359/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Sr. Software Engineer (C/C++) - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. The Sony Network Entertainment Sr. Software Engineer will join a dynamic team of experienced engineers developing Platform SDK that provide rich API for developing applications for the PlayStation ® 3, Sony Android devices, and other Sony consumer electronics products. You will have direct responsibility for designing and implementing new features as well as enhancing, porting and optimizing our SDK for various target platforms. Ideally, you have strong experience of working with C/C , graphics, video and hunger for success. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Platform SDK development team, and will also frequently interact with other engineers Apply software development best practices and procedures to design, influence and deliver platform software Drive the design and development of new features for our Platform SDK Help port Platform API to different systems (PS3, PS Vita, Android, Linux, etc.) Deliver successfully on all aspects of the SDLC: specifications, implementation, maintenance, enhancements, testing, configuration, installation, and deployment Partner with other engineer to ensure requirements are met with high-quality code through comprehensive unit testing prior to delivery Complete engineering tasks on time and on target with minimal guidance Be fully accountable for implementations meeting functional and technical requirements Stay current on technology through reading professional blogs, journals and business periodicals We are seeking candidates who are skilled in C/C and Linux development, and have at least some experience with embedding scripting languages (JavaScript preferred, other languages such as Lua and Python are a plus) and with developing web applications (DHTML, Flash, ActionScript, etc.), as this is the developer area that our platform is designed for. Here are some other things that are big pluses: Experience in graphics programming (especially OpenGL ES 2.x and GLSL, or with realtime software rendering) Experience with using third-party audio and video playback libraries Experience with embedded systems (especially Linux-based), video game consoles (especially the Sony PlayStation® and PS Vita®), and/or Android Experience with designing APIs for other peoples' consumption and being able to plan ahead with high-level systems architecture Familiarity with C best practices, especially when it comes to performance optimization, scalability, reliability, and code reuse Experience with optimizing software for different target devices Strong technical and analytical skills Able to work well both independently and with the cross functional team to ensure high quality of software release Effective collaborator and communicator with excellent verbal/written communication skills Experience working in an agile/scrum environment Experience working with non-PC devices (mobile, console, set-top) BS/MS in Computer Science or related field Minimum 4 years of relevant experience is required Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI. Job: Engineering2012-04-10 11:42:27United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24143CASan Francisco, CA27787332http://sony.jobs/xml/27787332/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Software QA Engineer - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. QA Engineer San Francisco, CA The QA Engineer is responsible for assuring the quality of Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) internal and customer-facing applications using automation as well as manual black-box and gray-box testing techniques. Duties include trouble-shooting and resolving functional and unit test code, test environment and infrastructure issues, as well as working with test case management, issue tracking, source control, reporting, and other tools. In the course of performing this function, the QA Engineer relies on his or her extensive background in software development, software testing, system administration, script automation, testing frameworks, and associated organizational processes. The QA Engineer is a member of the QA team, reports to the Quality Assurance Project Lead, and collaborates closely with the Development team. Requirements: Execute, and maintain automation scripts using Selenium. Develop, execute, and maintain manual tests. Perform both black-box and gray-box testing of SNEI's internal and customer-facing applications by analyzing applications and requirements, and designing and executing test cases. Integrate, support, use and maintain issue tracking systems such as Rally and Jira, source control tools such as Perforce and git, as well as test case management systems. Work with QA team members and software developers to trouble-shoot test failures in the various test environments. This may include trouble-shooting HTML and JavaScript code using Web Browser Development tools, reviewing web server and application server logs, etc. Qualifications: Some experience with automation scripting using Selenium, SilkTest or similar A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related software engineering discipline, or equivalent experience Experience testing Web 2.0 Applications at the JavaScript and User Interface levels on a variety of platforms Knowledge of scripting languages such as: JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Ruby, etc. Excellent verbal and written communications skills A team player who does not need extensive supervision Ability to work constructively with developers and QA towards a common goal Desired Skills: Experience using enterprise-level Issue Tracking systems such as Rally, Jira Experience developing, executing and maintaining automated software testing in a team environment using Selenium, SilkTest or similar Experience developing, executing and maintaining Unit Tests in a JavaScript framework like JSUnit, QUnit Experience testing enterprise web sites, including browser compatibility Experience with JavaScript, XML, JSON, PHP, Perl Experience with JavaScript libraries like jQuery and Backbone Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum Thorough knowledge of Mac OS X and MS Windows operating systems Possess a strict attention to detail and a passion for emerging web technologies Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Engineering2012-04-10 11:42:25United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia23914CASan Francisco, CA27787326http://sony.jobs/xml/27787326/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Software QA Engineer - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. SW QA Engineer San Francisco, CA The Sony Network Entertainment Software QA Engineer will be responsible for understanding the features and functionality, performing hands-on testing, as well as test case development and execution; black box and automated testing. In addition, they should command a solid understanding of all aspects of software quality assurance, including the methodologies and terminology. The ideal candidate will have direct hands-on quality assurance experience in a software development environment, using agile/scrum software development process. Primary Responsibilities: • Applies software quality best practices and procedures to design, influence and drive quality and testability of our software • Plan and execute tests and related QA activities, including performing manual test execution, ad-hoc testing, “gray-box” UI testing and web services API testing • Development, execution and maintenance of automation test scripts using JavaScript • Use Rally issue tracking system to document and manage test cases and to log results • Identify and track defects using a bug-tracking tool and communicate with the developers and other team members to ensure resolution of defects • Ensure we ship high quality software releases • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience is required • Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML and other web application technologies • Experience with API level testing, ability to build tools and tests using a variety of scripting and programming languages • Understanding of QA methodologies, best practices and terminology (e.g. Regression,Acceptance, etc.) • Strong technical and analytical skills • Able to work well both independently and with the team to ensure high quality of software release • Effective collaborator and communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills • Knowledge of at least one major test automation tool, such as Selenium, QTP or Silk • Experience writing unit tests with frameworks such as JUnit, JSUnity, etc • Experience working in an agile scrum environment is a plus • Experience working with non-PC devices (mobile, console, set-top) is a plus Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.Job: Engineering2012-04-10 11:42:19United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24013CASan Francisco, CA27787303http://sony.jobs/xml/27787303/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Technical Program Manager - SNEI - SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world. Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. Technical Program Manager Location: San Francisco The SNEI Entertainment Experiences Development Group is charged with delivering next-generation network entertainment experiences - across all media types (video, TV, music, games, and books) and across all devices (TV, web, tablets, game consoles, Blu-ray players and smartphones). Although focused on client experiences, the team also develops key service application components to deliver these new experiences. Are you a highly technical program manager that can define and drive the services platform for these next-generation network entertainment experiences? If so, then this position is for you! The SNEI Technical Program Manager will: · Work with software developers to schedule development, write functional specifications, and drive decision making to build amazing experiences driven by network services. · Act as overall lead in driving technical discussions and solutions to business and/or customer requirements. · Partner with other teams, organizations and stakeholders across Sony, while managing all phases of the software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, and deployment. · Participate in initial requirements reviews, analysis to assess technical complexity and determine required resources. · Provide ongoing visibility into the progress, risks, schedules, and timelines of the features in development. · Negotiate features and functionality with third party vendors and assess build/buy scenarios. • 5 years of Program Management and Project Management experience with shipping service-driven user experiences • Experience with agile development practices such as test driven development, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and continuous improvement • Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills • Prior experience as a software developer or tester • Ability to manage a feature through the entire development and release cycle • BA/BS/BSE in computer science, math, or equivalent technical disciplines • Solid leadership skills and a passion for building web-oriented consumer experiences. • Comfort with proactively and independently driving for results in small team environments. • Familiarity with web service oriented architectures and best practices. • Ability to travel and manage projects with distributed resources sometimes in international locations. Strongly preferred: • A highly technical software development background, preferably in Java or C or other object oriented language. • Prior experience in building systems to support online store back-office operations Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. Job: Engineering2012-04-10 11:42:17United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24081CASan Francisco, CA27787297http://sony.jobs/xml/27787297/jobUSASan FranciscoTitle: Software QA Intern- SNEI SF Location: CA-San Francisco Sony Network Entertainment Position Title: Software QA Intern Department: EXDG-CAG Location: SF Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is the premier provider of digital entertainment. Through the Sony Entertainment Network portal, consumers around the world are able to access their favorite digital entertainment conveniently and instantly on their favorite connected devices. SNEI offers the latest and highest quality music, video, and game content through Sony Entertainment Network as well as PlayStation Network while also delivering third-party services. In addition, SNEI provides a compelling consumer experience through innovative content discovery features and a simple user interface that is globally consistent, yet locally relevant. Job Summary: The Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) Software QA Intern will be responsible for helping to assure the quality of SNEI Web applications using automation as well as manual testing techniques. Duties include trouble-shooting and resolving functional and unit test code, test environment and infrastructure issues, as well as working with test case management, issue tracking, source control, reporting, and other tools. Primary Responsibilities: • Develop, execute, and maintain both manual and automated tests. • Work with QA team members and software developers to trouble-shoot test failures in the various test environments, including HTML and JavaScript code. • TECHNICAL: Knowledge of HTML and CSS as well as scripting languages such as: JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Ruby, etc. • EXPERIENCE: Familiarity with test automation using Selenium, SilkTest or similar is desired. • EDUCATION: Minimum 2 years in a Computer Science or related software engineering program, or equivalent experience. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI. Job: Intern Opportunity2012-04-10 11:42:15United StatesSony ElectronicsCalifornia24116CASan Francisco, CA27787290http://sony.jobs/xml/27787290/job