Associate Technical Producer

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Associate Technical Producer
Liverpool

The Team

XDEV is part of the PlayStation Studios family with regional offices in UK, Japan and USA. We partner with talented independent game development studios to create exclusive PlayStation games. We provide our partners with full production support and access to PlayStation Studios global network of award winning technical, creative and support services. XDEV's recent PlayStation 5 releases include: Returnal, Sackboy: A Big Adventure & Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

XDEV Europe is headquartered in our recently opened 65,000 ft2 PlayStation offices located minutes from Liverpool's city centre and iconic waterfront. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts a staff gym, cafeteria, collaborative breakout spaces and a rooftop terrace with views over the River Mersey.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and collaborative-minded Associate Technical Producer to join our XDEV Europe team in Liverpool. You have a technical background and are keen to learn about PlayStation technologies and support XDEV Europe.

You will work with our internal and external development partners supporting the PlayStation technologies used in the development of AAA PlayStation games. You have excellent communication skills, a keen interest in game development and a desire to solve the technical challenges game development presents.

Reporting to a Senior Producer, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Associate Technical Producer to join the PlayStation Studios family and support the development of multiple undisclosed PlayStation titles.

Scope of Work
• Resolve technical challenges for the XDEV team and its development partners
• Engage in day-to-day technical communication with multiple stakeholders including external development partners
• Track PlayStation development tools shared by XDEV with external development partners
• Collaborate with stakeholders to help identify development workflow improvements and production optimisations
• Contribute to the development of global XDEV technical initiatives
• Develop a deep and technical understanding of new and existing PlayStation platforms, tools and technologies
• Evangelise XDEV awareness and best practices with global development teams and cross-regional partners

Desirable Qualities & Experience
• An open communicator, you are respectful of others and an active listener
• An innovator who is creative and curious. You have a thirst to understand and know more, and a desire to encourage this amongst those around you
• A collaborator who shares plans, you welcome the perspective of others
• Inclusive and self-aware, you are sensitive to how your actions can impact the team
• You are pro-active, can multi-task and prioritise your workload in a fast-paced environment
• You can tailor your message for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Technical understanding of IT systems, infrastructure and computing hardware
• Experience of operating systems, modern network / internet technologies and cloud platforms
• Experience of programming and/or use of scripting languages in game development
• Knowledge of game development tools and processes including agile production and JIRA
• A passion for video games and associated technologies
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Microsoft PowerPoint

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvy0o7-18-116-8-110-42 in your application.