Documentation Tools Intern - Undergraduate

Posted:
10/7/2024, 5:38:20 PM

Location(s):
San Diego, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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 Corporation.

Documentation Tools Intern  - Undergraduate

San Diego, CA or Remote

 

About the Team: 

At Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), our third-party partners and developers are critical to making PlayStation the best place to play. To support them, the Global Technology Information Group is tasked with delivering world-class content to them to make the games and services they deliver the best they can be.

This role is focused on supporting the Global Technology Information Group by creating and managing tools and processes that assist with developing and delivering world-class documentation content.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • The Global Technology Information Group is looking for an intern to assist us with a number of key projects that will push the capabilities of documentation teams to the next level. 
  • As a Documentation Tools Intern, you will have opportunities to develop tools and processes that optimize and streamline the creation of XML based documentation and transform it into user-friendly deliverables (HTML, PDF, etc.). You will also have opportunities with researching and modeling generative AI applications to assist in the process of producing and editing world-class technical content. 

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution, with an expected graduation date by Spring 2026.

  • Majoring in Computer Science (highly preferred) or a related field.

  • 2+ years of experience in C#, C++, Java or similar Object-Oriented programming language

  • Able to work independently after being given a task; self-starter with strong sense of ownership for your work

  • Strong communication skills - both verbal and written

  • Can work with others and has a willingness to educate others; able to easily distill information to be shared with others

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Practical knowledge of generative AI including its concepts and configuration

  • Knowledge of frontend and backend website development

 

Eligibility:

  • Able to work full-time (2-3 days a week) in our San Diego, CA office or fully remote during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 17th - September 5th.

  • Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

  • Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

 

Intern Pay Range
$41.50$50 USD

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, maternity or parental status, 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.