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.

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Responsibilities

Implementation of features in distributed back end systems
Ownership of the architectural design, implementation, and delivery of well defined features from start to finish
Write and execute unit tests via testing frameworks
Triage and fix reported bugs
Communicate estimates, schedules, issues and dependencies to technical or project lead
Define and craft integration tests with Test Engineering
Continually bring new ideas and insights about technology to engineering team
Mentor other engineers on standard development methodologies
Act as subject matter expert on specific product area
Establish relationships with other teams to help improve development process and eliminate inefficiencies

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
5-10 years of relevant development experience

Skills & Knowledge

Expert knowledge of Java required
Knowledge of Python and Rust nice to have
Expert knowledge of Linux and Bash
Expert knowledge in both NoSQL and Relational Data Stores
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Consul, and other CNCF technologies
Intermediate knowledge of version control tools such as git and GitLab

Additional Attributes

Familiar with Agile development environment
Gamer is a plus
Enjoys working in multifaceted and fast-paced environment
Strong communication and documentation skills
Accountability
Contribution to the open-source community (ie. blogs, source code, etc)

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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.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$172,100—$258,100 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.

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Senior Software Engineer

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