Junior Backend Engineer – Gaming Trust & Safety Platform

Software Engineer I – Trust & Safety Platform

Play Station is a global leader in entertainment, producing Play Station®5, Play Station®4, Play Station®VR2, Play Station®Plus, Play Station™PC, acclaimed Play Station software titles from Play Station Studios, and more.

At Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), we build scalable Trust & Safety platforms and developer tools that help create safer online gaming experiences for players and creators worldwide. This role sits at the intersection of backend systems, cloud infrastructure, web applications, analytics, and operational tooling.

• Design and build scalable web applications and backend services that power Trust & Safety operations and player protection systems.
• Develop modern frontend experiences using React/Type Script and backend services using Node.js, Python, Go, or similar technologies.
• Build internal moderation tools, policy enforcement systems, telemetry dashboards, analytics platforms, and operational workflows.
• Design APIs and platform services that integrate with multiplayer and live‑service gaming ecosystems.
• Contribute to cloud‑native infrastructure running on Kubernetes/GCP/AWS, including CI/CD pipelines, observability, and deployment automation.
• Improve reliability, scalability, and operational visibility across safety and platform services.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including product managers, data engineers, security teams, policy stakeholders, and game studios.
• Help drive automation and developer productivity through tooling, operational frameworks, and platform improvements.
• Contribute to technical discussions and collaborate with senior engineers on platform design and implementation.
• Learn and grow within a collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
• Enjoy solving technical problems and collaborating with others.
• Communicate effectively and work well within a team environment.
• Care about engineering quality, reliability, and user experience.
• Are excited about building scalable systems and tools.
• Have an interest in gaming, Trust & Safety, and platform technology.
• Bring a growth mindset and a collaborative attitude.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of software engineering experience through internships, academic projects, or professional work.
• Experience developing backend services or APIs using Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working in collaborative Agile development environments.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with a willingness to learn from cross‑functional teams.

• Experience working on scalable applications, gaming platforms, or live‑service systems.
• Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, operational tooling, or cloud technologies.
• Interest in building developer tools, operational platforms, or internal web applications.
• Interest in Trust & Safety systems, moderation tooling, abuse prevention, or player safety technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, Git‑based development, or cloud infrastructure.
• Interest in automation, AI‑assisted workflows, or platform engineering.
• Passion for player safety, developer experience, and platform innovation.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Matching 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off and flexible holidays.
• Employee discounts on Sony products.
• Potential bonus package.

The estimated base pay range for this role is $137,300 – $205,900 USD. Base pay may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual experience, location, and job‑related factors.

Please note that Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, trade union membership, or any other legally protected category.

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