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Source: You must login or register to view this content. // By: 420 // May 8th, 2011.

Not too long ago, some statements about a PS3 browser upgrade were spread around. Well, as it happens, Sony recently posted a new job listing looking for a Senior Software Engineer under the SNEI branch. Google Chrome comes into play due to the fact that the job listing cites a WebKit. Apparently, WebKit is the engine which Google Chrome runs on. Coincidence? I think otherwise. WebKit powers Google Chrome on the PC, whereas the PSN browser runs on a software by the name of Cairo. Consequently, both Cairo and WebKit are mentioned in the new job listing posted by Sony.

Full Job Listing:



About the Job

Sony Corporation of America, based in New York, NY, is the U.S. subsidiary of Sony Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its motion picture, television, computer entertainment, music and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment and technology companies in the world.

Sony Network Entertainment (SNEI) is a division of the Networked Products and Services Group. Sony Network Entertainment was created to drive vision, strategy and execution for network services across the entire Sony Group, with a goal of offering consumers compelling, connected entertainment experiences across a variety of consumer electronics devices.

Senior Software Engineer - WebKit
San Jose, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA

Job Description:

The Sony Network Entertainment Senior Software Engineer-WebKit will join a dynamic team of experienced engineers developing WebKit and related open source software for the Playstation3, Sony Android devices, and other Sony consumer electronics products.

Requirements:
-BS or higher in Computer Science or Engineering.

-Five or more years of relevant software development experience.
-Knowledge of Web standards; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DOM.
-Open source software development experience.
-Software development using Linux and GNU tool chains.
-Expert at C/C++ programming.

Desirable:

-HTML 5 and/or JavaScript programming experience.
-WebKit, Cairo, or Pixman internals experience.
-Graphics programming with OpenGL or similar experience.
-Software optimization work; Vector and/or graphics optimizations a plus.
-Programming vector processors; Cell Broadband Engine and SPUs a plus.
-Software development using Playstation3 dev-tool and PS3 SDK.


The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the WebKit development team, and will also frequently interact with other engineers throughout the Device Software Development department as needed to accomplish assignments. Regular travel to other Sony offices in the San Francisco Bay Area will be required.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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.

We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and thank you for your interest in SNEI.

Google Chrome is the best browser to date, with speed, quality, and customizable abilities. But this sounds like a freaking awesome feature, if they do plan on installing Google Chrome into the PS3.

oh i hope they upgrade it.

YES!!11 I want a new browser. Netfront is almost as bad as the IE on windows.