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About the Role

Team ASOBI is looking for a talented Mid-Level / Senior Gameplay Programmer to create player controls interaction using physics engine and algorithms written from scratch, and to bring those qualities up to the production level.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced and fun gameplay mechanics around physics engine and related techniques
• Create prototypes quickly and iterate fast to continuously improve them.
• Bring your own game design sense, creativity and humor to these interactions.
• Collaborate with system programmers, game designers, and artists to bring prototypes up to the production level
• Learn in-house gameplay engine, systems, and tools.
• Manage your own tasks and deliver quality gameplay on time.

Requirements

• 5+ years of production experience in games.
• In-depth knowledge of physics engines and related algorithms.
• C++ experience.
• Experience in gameplay prototyping.
• Team player with positive attitude and great communication skills.
• Task driven, highly motivated and proactive.
• Fluent level of Japanese Language proficiency
• Interest for learning English language (lessons will be provided and paid for)
• May be required to pass a practical test using your own time and resources.

Skills

• Physics engine
• Algorithms
• C++
• Gameplay prototyping
• Game design
• Creativity
• Humor
• Communication skills

Location

• Tokyo Area

Work Type

• Full-time
• Permanent employee or contract employee
• Remote work possible after 6-month probation period

Experience Level

• Mid-Level
• Senior

Benefits

• English lessons will be provided and paid for

About the Company

• PlayStation is 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 strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
• The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
• Team ASOBI is a first-party PlayStation Studio located in Tokyo, Japan, responsible for the critically acclaimed ASTRO BOT for PS5.
• The team is looking to expand by bringing worldwide talents with high skills, passion, and a playful, collaborative mind.
• The Studio has a mission to create top quality, innovative games for players of all ages on PlayStation.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.