--- title: 'ソフトウェアエンジニア（PlayStation開発環境の開発） at Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/playstation-sony-interactive-entertainment-inc-tokyo-9bd343mx6ksd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # ソフトウェアエンジニア（PlayStation開発環境の開発） at Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. - **Company:** Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. - **Location:** Tokyo, Japan - **Posted:** 2026-06-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/siei/jobs/6102385004 ## Job description Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. ■職務内容 / Job Description(Roles & Responsibilities) PlayStationの開発環境に関わるソフトウェア開発ポジションです。 C/C++を主に使用し、ハードウェアやOSといった低レイヤに密接に依存・連携する開発を手掛けています。 今回の募集では、ご経験に応じて、下記のいずれか一点以上の業務を担当していただきます。 - PlayStation向けゲーム・アプリを開発する機能やデバッグする機能のソフトウェア開発 - PlayStationのクラッシュレポート機能に関係するソフトウェア開発 - 上記の開発に関連したテストの開発・チーム内インフラ整備 ■組織・職場紹介 / About team and organization PlayStationのシステムソフトウェアのOSレイヤや開発環境パートを開発している部署です。 PlayStationのシステムソフトウェアには、 ‐実際にPlayStation上で動作するシステムソフトウェアの機能 (PlayStationのユーザ向けの機能) ‐PlayStation上で動作するゲームやアプリを開発するための機能 (ゲームディベロッパ・アプリディベロッパ向けの機能) という二つの側面があります。いずれの面においても直接的・間接的にエンドユーザに届くソフトウェア機能を開発する、取り組みがいのある業務です。 当部署では高速ストレージアクセス用コプロセッサの周辺機能、および社内外向けの開発環境に関連したソフトウェア開発を10名強で行なっています。 ■求められるスキル・技術領域 / Skills and Qualifications 【必須(MUST)】 チームでのソフトウェア開発経験に加え、 以下のいずれか、もしくは関連する周辺技術一点以上の開発経験が必須です。 - FreeBSD, Linux 等の UNIX 系オペレーティングシステム開発 - デバッガ・ソフトウェア開発支援ツール、クラッシュレポート等の開発環境関連の機能開発 【尚可(WANT)】 - ファイルシステムやデバイスドライバ開発経験 ■語学力 / Language Skills 【英語】 ・英語で技術的なやりとりができる能力 (TOEIC 650以上目安)。 海外チームとのやりとりや英文の技術仕様の読解が日常的に行なわれるため、 担当領域に関して英語でコミュニケーションできることが必須です。 【日本語】 ・ビジネスレベルの日本語力（日本語能力試験N1またはそれと同等以上） Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony 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 or maternity, trade union membership 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. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. ## About Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The company behind PlayStation, delivering gaming hardware, software, and network services to a global audience. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation) - **Headquarters**: San Mateo, California, USA (global functions also in London, UK and Tokyo, Japan) - **Founded**: 1993 (as Sony Computer Entertainment; original PlayStation launched in Japan in 1994) - **Founders**: Joint venture between Sony Corporation and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Gaming and interactive entertainment - **Target customers**: B2C (gamers, consumers) and B2B (developers, publishers) - **Mission statement**: “Pushing the boundaries of play” / “To be the best place to play and work, inspiring remarkable experiences for players everywhere.” ## Products & Services - **PlayStation 5**: Generation-defining home console hardware (93 million+ units sold-in as of March 2026). - **PlayStation VR2**: Virtual reality headset for immersive gaming experiences. - **PlayStation Portal**: Remote player device for streaming PS5 games. - **PlayStation Network**: Online services including multiplayer, digital store, and subscription tiers (PlayStation Plus). - **PlayStation Studios**: First-party game development studios producing iconic franchises (The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon). - **Software titles**: Over 1.64 billion units of software sold across PS4 and PS5 as of March 2026. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable – privately held subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. - **Key Metric**: 125 million Monthly Active Users (as of March 31, 2026); PS5 generation cumulative sales exceed $136 billion with $13 billion in operating income. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Sony Group Corporation; partners include thousands of game developers and publishers worldwide. - **Growth Signals**: Record engagement of 51 billion hours of annual gameplay (FY2024); PS5 named most profitable PlayStation generation; continued expansion of VR and cloud gaming services. ## Competitive Advantages - Integrated hardware/software/network ecosystem with strong brand loyalty. - Powerful first-party IP portfolio (God of War, Horizon, The Last of Us, Spider-Man) produced across 20+ internal studios. - Advanced R&D in AI, VR, and interactive media through university partnerships and internal labs. - Scale: 125 million MAU and a vast content library create strong network effects. ## Strategic Focus - Innovation in console and VR hardware (PlayStation 5, PSVR2, Portal). - Expanding network services and subscription offerings. - Sustainability and accessibility initiatives (reducing plastic packaging, energy-saving features, inclusive design). - Continued investment in first-party game development and new IP. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “one team” valuing diversity, collaboration, and passion for gaming. Recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion (2025, 2026). - **Flex modes**: Blended in-person collaboration and remote flexibility (“Flex Modes”) to support creativity and work-life balance. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive perks including well-being programs, learning & development paths, and tailored career tracks. - **Engineering & creative roles**: Opportunities across game development, AI engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more, with a focus on pushing technical boundaries. ## Sources 1. [sonyinteractive.com](https://sonyinteractive.com/en/) – About Us, Company Overview 2. [careers.playstation.com](https://careers.playstation.com/) – Working at SIE, Benefits, Flex Modes, Culture 3. 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