Senior Software Engineer

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.

Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now, PlayStation™Vue, PlayStation®Original and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions and regional headquarters in California, London and Tokyo. 

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA to design, develop, test, and deliver distributed services which cater to continuous demand and increasing payload. Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, or related field or equivalent, and three (3) years of experience designing, developing and testing engineering components for next generation platform for consumer electronic devices. Prior experience must include three (3) years of experience writing test and document programming codes to build distributed web services; analyzing, troubleshooting, debugging and proposing solutions to complex software issues including throttling, caching, optimization, sprint planning, grooming and distributed computing; utilizing profiling tools to monitor and optimize performance of deployed software services; deploying, monitoring and managing Cloud Services; developing, maintaining and testing distributed system on cloud platform; creating, querying and updating NoSQL database; creating, reviewing and developing design solutions for large scale and highly available applications; and in executing duties, utilizing tools including Java, IntelliJ, Eclipse, AWS lambda, SQS, SNS, ECS, ECR, Jira, AGILE, DynamoDB, SQL database and MySQL. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Send resumes to SIE-Job-Postings@sony.com & indicate job code JL6818575.

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.$190,000—$241,300 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 or maternity, 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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