Sr Software Engineer - Player

About the Team

The team is responsible for creating amazing experiences for gamers, including Game Help, Trophies, and many others. We rely on developers who love to bring delight to players across the globe. Our team creates user experiences on Play Station platform including the PS5 and the Play Station App (iOS, Android). We work at a huge scale with over one hundred million Monthly Active Users on Play Station.

• Work as part of an Agile Scrum team to design and develop end-to-end React/React-Native/Java script-based applications in the front-end as well as Java/JS/Graph QL in the backend. These applications will deliver high quality, engaging user experiences across desktop and mobile environments.
• Ability to support and develop SDK/Sample Programs in native C++ code as needed
• Ability to develop server components
• Work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers to translate product requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with teams from multiple functions to define and refine technical approaches that support performance, accessibility, and scalability.
• Create design documents, incorporating feedback from subject matter experts across the department.
• Continuously learn, experiment, and bring forward innovative ideas — participate in Hackathons and Café Days to help shape the future of Play Station experiences.
• Contribute to evolving engineering standards and advocate for clean, sustainable coding practices.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Equivalent industry experience will be evaluated.
• Solid base in Computer Science, understanding of OOP, Data Structures, and Design Patterns.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• 3+ years of experience with designing and developing client applications, plus experience in services integration.
• Strong programming skills using JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, JSON.
• Passionate about quality and writing clean, readable code that scales and performs well.
• A collaborative teammate, a fast learner, with a positive and can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Type Script, and experience with frameworks such as React and React Native.
• Experience developing and debugging cross-platform applications for environments such as iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
• Strong knowledge of native development, eg Objective-C / Swift (iOS), Java (Android)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for quality software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design principles.

• Hands-on experience with React Native bridges and native integrations using Objective-C, Swift, or C++.
• Experience with Graph
  
  QL, REST APIs, and containerization tools such as Docker.
• Experience with server development in Java, Python, or other service development languages.
• Curiosity about AI-assisted development tools or automation that improves developer productivity.
• Experience working in Gaming, Digital Media Services, Device Software.
• Experience working with a large multi-cultural team that values collaboration and inclusive professional conduct.

Please note that the base pay range may vary by market and location and individual factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

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

$193,300 — $289,900 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

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.

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