Platform Programmer (Playstation - UE5) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Platform Programmer (Playstation - UE5) (Gamedev): Supporting ongoing productions by implementing and optimizing PlayStation support for Unreal Engine 5-based titles. Focus on performance, stability, and compliance with Sony platform requirements, as well as contributing to core game systems and features.

Location: On-site at our Tokyo office. Applicants currently residing overseas will be considered but must be prepared to relocate to Japan.

Company

hirify.global, Inc. is a Tokyo-based game development studio working primarily with Unreal Engine on console and PC titles.

What you will do

• Implement gameplay systems, features, and supporting code in Unreal Engine 5.
• Take ownership of PlayStation platform support (PS4/PS5) when required.
• Optimize performance across CPU, GPU, memory, and streaming systems to meet platform targets.
• Perform hands-on profiling and debugging to identify bottlenecks and implement practical, measurable improvements.
• Integrate PlayStation platform services and SDK features (input systems, trophies, platform APIs, build configurations, etc.).
• Collaborate with QA and production to resolve issues and ensure stable builds.

Requirements

• Strong C++ programming skills and experience working in Unreal Engine.
• Proven professional experience contributing to gameplay systems or features on shipped titles.
• Experience developing or shipping titles on PlayStation (PS4 and/or PS5).
• Strong experience with performance optimization, including profiling, memory management, and CPU/GPU optimization on console hardware.
• Familiarity with PlayStation SDKs, tools, and certification requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience (or 10 years working in the games industry in any capacity, required for Japanese visa sponsorship).

Nice to have

• Experience shipping gameplay-heavy systems or features in Unreal Engine.
• Experience shipping console titles on PlayStation (PS4/PS5).
• Experience optimizing rendering pipelines or systems-level performance.
• Interest in working within a Japanese game development environment.
• Willingness to learn Japanese or prior experience living or working in Japan or East Asia.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and twice yearly bonuses.
• National Health Insurance and Pension support in Japan.
• Japanese VISA sponsorship for foreign applicants.
• Working hours under Japan’s Discretionary Labor System with no regular overtime.
• Paid holidays plus public holidays and paid commute while residing in Japan (by public transport).
• Company support for visiting museums, attending lectures and seminars, and certification acquisition and examination fees.