Software Developer Intern

Software Developer Co-op

Application ID: 119914

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.

Job Summary

Are you interested in designing and implementing a scalable, flexible architecture on PlayStation®? Our Software Engineering Co-ops work alongside our full time software engineers to produce real products and services that matter to our customers. Focusing on PS5 console software, you’ll contribute to developing features that enhance the PlayStation® experience for millions of users. Collaborating with a team of skilled engineers, you’ll help build modern API-driven applications for the PlayStation®5 platform. As part of a globally distributed team, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic, multicultural environment while implementing innovative console software solutions. 

Responsibilities: 

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Ember.js, React Native, AngularJS, 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 websites) built on modern web technologies
• Excellent communication skills, and hopefully a good sense of humor!

Benefits

• 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 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 offering a hybrid work environment, with some folks working remotely and others working from the office. You can choose what suits you best! If you do choose to work remotely, you'll find that we connect heavily over Slack and video conferencing. During lunch breaks and team hangouts you'll find folks playing network-based games and connecting about things outside of work.
  • Please note that Day 1 of your co-op term will be held onsite at our office in Waterloo, ON. The Fall 2025 term will run from September 8 - December 12, 2025.