JOB POSTING INFORMATION
Position Type:	Professional Experience Year Co-op (PEY Co-op: 12-16 months)
Job Title:	Software Developer Intern - Front End
Job Location:	Waterloo, ON
Job Location Type:	Hybrid
If working on site, can you provide a copy of your COVID-19 safety protocols?:	Yes
Number of Positions:	1
Salary:	$30.00 hourly for 40.0 hours per week
Start Date:	05/01/2024
End Date:	08/01/2025
Job Function:	Engineering
Job Description:	PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Are you interested in designing and implementing a scalable, flexible architecture on PlayStation®? Our Software Engineering Interns work alongside our full-time software engineers to produce real products and services that matter to our customers. Focusing on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 console software, you’ll be developing features enjoyed by millions. Job Responsibilties: Collaborate with a team of engineers to build modern API-driven applications on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5  platforms Produce well written features that will be used by millions of passionate customers Help maintain existing applications Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code Test and document code produced
Job Requirements:	Minimum Requirements: -A good understanding of object-oriented principles.  -Familiarity with common data structures and algorithms -Fluent in at least one programming language -Experience with some web technologies and frameworks Preferred Requirements: -Proficient with JavaScript -Experience developing single-page web applications using frameworks like React Native, Ember.js,AngularJS or Backbone.js -Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 features and modern browser architecture -Experience with agile development practices -Experience with Node.js and Redis, or similar technologies -Experience with C#, Java, or OO C++ code is recommended -Proven track record of shipping applications (not just static web sites) built on modern web technologies -Excellent communication skills Compensation and Benefits Information: -Above average pay based on your current work term, verified by the latest co-op earnings report on the uwaterloo website. Feel free to ask about compensation in the interview! -PlayStation game vouchers for select PS4/PS5 games that are released during the co-op term -PlayStation store credit every month -Access to our employee store with discounts on select Sony/PlayStation products -Paid lunch for team/company special events Hackathons -Career/personal development resources A few other things you should know: -Our office is a fun, relaxed and casual environment. We’re a tight-knit community of about 50+ full-time employees, and we enjoy welcoming new co-ops each term (we typically have 5 or more) -We're currently functioning in a hybrid work mode - some folks are regularly in the office, some regularly work from home, and others fall somewhere in the middle. PlayStation Careers
Preferred Disciplines:	Computer Engineering Computer Science Engineering Science (Electrical and Computer)
All Co-op programs:	No
Targeted Co-op Programs:	Targeted Programs Professional Experience Year Co-op (12 - 16 months)

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Deadline:	Sep 29, 2023 11:59 PM
Application Receipt Procedure:	Online via system
U of T Job Coordinator:	Ryan Hand

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization:	Sony Group Corporation
Division:	Sony Interactive Entertainment Canada
Website:	https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/playstation-careers/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Length of Workterm:	FLEXIBLE PEY Co-op: 12-16 months (range)