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About the Role

Team ASOBI is looking for a passionate, skilled, and creative upcoming Gameplay Programmer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating player controls and related gameplay mechanics and bring those to finished quality. Training and coaching will be provided to teach design philosophies, cultural thinking, and techniques. We expect a positive learning attitude, high motivation, and great commitment.

Responsibilities

Create advanced and fun gameplay mechanics around physics engines 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 final quality.
Learn in-house gameplay engine, systems, and tools.
Manage your own tasks and deliver quality gameplay on time.

Requirements

All levels. No professional game experience required but you will need to prove your ability at creating gameplay via personal projects.
You may be required to pass a practical test using your own time and resources.

Skills

Passion for game design and play in general.
Basic knowledge of physics engines and related algorithms.
C++ experience.
Intermediate Japanese language skill.
Strong knowledge of other games and gameplay mechanics.
Good analytic skills. Can explain precisely why a mechanic is fun.
Ability to think in simple and universal terms.
Ability to work fast and autonomously.
Great attention for detail.
Willingness and patience to learn with a respectful attitude.
Social and outgoing personality.
Willingness to learn English (English conversation lessons are available).

Location

Tokyo area

Work Type

Permanent
Contract-based
Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

All levels

About the Company

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.

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.