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Blockchain Developer

  • Are you looking for your next career opportunity in Blockchain technologies?
  • Would you describe yourself as a mid or senior level developer?
  • Does a mix of development and software research interest you?

    • If so, please read on, and apply now to start your journey with Sony.

    About the opportunity:

    Our Sony R&D Center in Zaventem, Brussels is seeking a Blockchain Developer to join an R&D team delivering new blockchain-based functionality that will contribute to new business opportunities for Sony devices and services. The team creates novel designs combining blockchain technology and new crypto techniques to obtain powerful new privacy-preserving features.

    We are offering a unique multidisciplinary position that allows the candidate to apply their developer expertise but also support driving research in cutting-edge technologies for a diverse range of applications across Sony businesses.

    We are committed to creating rewarding career paths and empowering our staff to make progress. Whether you want to hone your skills and become a subject matter expert and industry recognised authority, or lead teams and drive projects, we’re right behind you. You we feel supported to create your own career prospects here, and we have the structure, equality and diversity to ensure you will be able to find the right opportunities throughout your journey with Sony.

    You will:

  • Research and prototype novel techniques combining blockchain technology and new crypto algorithms
  • Defend the new techniques/algorithms in clear presentations which are easy to understand, but still accurate and which convince stakeholders
  • Design clean SW architecture appropriate for the business context in which the SW is intended to run
  • Deliver well tested, high quality SW which runs reliably and predictably in the intended business context

    • You should be someone who:

  • Integrates well into a diverse team
  • Has a spontaneous curiosity and interest in Blockchain/Crypto
  • Can work independently and pro-actively
  • Possesses strong quality orientation, combined with a pragmatic attitude to deliver
  • Demonstrates presentation, communication and summarization skills

    • You will bring:

  • Hands-on experience developing proof-of-concepts and pilots in at least one of the blockchain platforms: Ethereum, Hyperledger, Multi-chain.
  • Experience in Open source tools and an understanding of crypto currencies.
  • Understanding of various distributed consensus methodologies (Mining, PoS, etc) and knowledge of layer 2 solutions (e.g. ZKP rollups)
  • Strong knowledge of cryptography, including asymmetric (pub/priv key), symmetric, hash functions, encryption/signatures.
  • Knowledge of versioning systems Git etc.
  • Hands-on experience in using a number of the following languages: Java, Rust, Golang, Scala, Haskell, Erlang, C, C++, Python

    • Sony R&D Center Brussels

    Sony RDC Brussels is a mature software engineering group. It is wholly owned by Sony Corporation and exclusively writes software for Sony products. We are located near Brussels, Belgium. It takes 45 minutes to reach by train from Brussels Midi (Eurostar / Thalys terminal) and 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Brussels Airport. The group is international, and the working language is English.

    What you can expect from us:

    At Sony, we value our people, so on top of a competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits including discounts on Sony products, you will be supported with your own career development, have access to an extensive range of Learning & Development courses, and some incredible internal mobility opportunities.

    Bring your uniqueness to Sony:

    We recognize that each and every one of us is original and different. Diversity and inclusion are in our DNA, they drive innovation. We empower our people to achieve one goal: to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.

    Equal Opportunity

    Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.

    Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe

    Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Europe B.V, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.

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    Blockchain Developer

    Company:
    Sony UK Technology Centre
    City:
    Zaventem
    Contract type: 
    Permanent, Full-time
    Categories: 
    Developer, Software Engineer
    Published:
    04.03.2024
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