PlayStation Interview Questions

Application

I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at PlayStation (San Mateo, CA (US)) in August 2013.

Interview

Pretty straight forward. Online application, HR phone screening, call with hiring manager, Video presentation to the team based on preset task, offer provided. Took a few weeks from the last task to the offer, but I assumed they were finishing with other candidates too.

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4+ weeks. I interviewed at PlayStation (New York, NY (US)) in September 2016.

Interview

Interview process was unorthodox for me at least, I went through 5 interviews and 1 which was an actual face to face. The rest were skype and facetime. They asked where I would like to work and made it seem like I was chosen until I stopped hearing and decided to write and was told I was not chosen. Definitely a waste of time

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Application

I applied online. I interviewed at PlayStation.

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Mostly behavioral questions. Very corporate. Nothing out of the ordinary.

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Application

I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at PlayStation (San Diego, CA (US)) in March 2019.

Interview

After getting invited in for an interview, I met with 5 different people for a roughly 30 minute interview/meeting per person. Most of the questions were about how I would handle difficult working conditions (problem employees, unrealistic schedules, long work hours, etc.).

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Application

I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at PlayStation.

Interview

For Sony Santa Monica studio.

Applied online and received an email with a rather large programming test to be completed in a week. The test covered a wide variety of C++ and Assembly questions. Surprisingly, they had quite a bit of depth to them. I submitted my work and was told they decided to move on 3 days later. I emailed back asking for feedback and kindly enough the gentleman responded with some notes. His tone seemed very firm and disappointed almost, I got quite a lot wrong. But, I was very greatful he responded as most interviewers don't bother giving feedback at all. I knew exactly what I had to address to improve. Very greatful for that.

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Application

I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at PlayStation (Foster City, CA (US)) in March 2014.

Interview

HR contacted me first, then she arranged the interview for me. However, actually since I speaked Chinese too much, failed at the beginning of the interview which talked about the weather.

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Application

The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PlayStation (Redwood City, CA (US)) in August 2011.

Interview

it is fairly smooth process. the presentation to group member was beginning of interview followed by 1:1 interview. the questions are very generic. but it would be better to prepare details of your strong research point to sell yourself.

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Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PlayStation (Los Angeles, CA (US)) in May 2015.

Interview

Initial 30 minute phone interview, followed by a four hour onsite interview. Onsite was several rounds with 2-3 people each including managers, other developers and a BA. I enjoyed talking to all except for two developers who were rude. One repeatedly cut me off before I could finish answering questions. The other guy paid almost no attention to me, using his iPhone the entire time.

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Application

I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at PlayStation (Aliso Viejo, CA (US)) in February 2014.

Interview

Extremely fast process (less than 2 weeks). Started with a Phone interview, then had to do a short programming test and finally an in-person interview. The in-person interview consisted of 3 phases:
1) A group "huddle" with almost everyone on the team. Just talked about my resume and probed me for more info on experience. Normal stuff
2) An algorithm test where a couple of the engineers gave a problem statement, where I needed to develop and algorithm to solve the problem in the lease complexity as possible.
3) A design session where a couple different engineers from the last group gave a high-level description of a system was given and I needed to provide an architectural design that fit the criteria. Lots of white boarding and back and for with the engineers.

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Application

I applied online. I interviewed at PlayStation.

Interview

30 minute phone screen followed by 2 onsite interview.
1st one was technical with multiple interviewers. Lasted for 3 hours. Involved a lot of hands on JAVA, SQL, and other programming related questions
2nd one was mostly related to salary, work environment, expectations etc

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Negotiation

Was not much negotiable. Accepted as offered which was decent.