Software Engineer II

Playstation

Summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC is seeking a Software Engineer II in San Francisco, CA to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software for the PlayStation family of products and services. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, three years of experience designing major software components, systems, and features, and experience working with microservices and backend APIs. The job requires experience in developing and testing distributed software written in Java, Kotlin, C++, Scala, and Python, developing web applications using ReactJs, ExtJS, and Angular, and creating and updating schemas in NoSQL technologies. The role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products. The estimated base pay range for this role is $158,080-$188,600 USD. Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity and inclusivity.

Job description

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 Software Engineer II in San Francisco, CA to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software. Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science, or related field or equivalent and three (3) years of experience designing major software components, systems, and features working with microservices and backend APIs. Prior experience must include three (3) years of experience developing and testing distributed software written in Java, Kotlin, C++, Scala and Python; developing web applications using ReactJs, ExtJS, and Angular; creating and updating schemas in NoSQL technologies (Cassandra, DynamoDB, Couchbase); deploying distributed code in Docker and Kubernetes; utilizing caching technologies including Redis, Memcached, Ehcache and Hazelcast to cache data to improve performance; using cloud providers including AWS, GCP and Microsoft Azure and searching document stores including Elasticsearch and Solr; creating and running complex reports in Snowflake and Netezza; working with messaging queues and persistent stores including Kafka and RabbitMQ; creating APIs in REST and Spring Boot and gRPC RPC based protocols; and creating, building, and deploying jobs in Jenkins. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Send resumes to SIE-Job-Postings@sony.com & indicate job code AJ6575412. Sony is an EOE.

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.

$158,080—$188,600 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.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Location: United States, San Francisco, CA

Country: United States

Date found: 2023-03-24

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