Software Engineer II
$164k - $246k USD
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 Group Corporation.
San Mateo, CA
PlayStation is looking for a Software Engineer to build our next generation technologies and applications. Are you ready for a rare opportunity to deliver high quality, thoroughly tested code at one of the world’s most recognizable brands? We’re doing really cool things with web technologies like React, React Native, and more to keep PlayStation the #1 gaming platform in the world.
This is a hybrid role. We offer a flexible work-from-home policy. In-person meetings may sometimes be required. Otherwise, you can work in the office as much or as little as you prefer. We also host many social and team bonding events on our San Mateo campus. Our office is located in the Bay Area, close to San Francisco, Oakland, and nearby communities.
The team
This team focuses on building core technologies and creating engaging experiences for PlayStation consoles. You will prototype, test and release new features using innovative technologies. These features serve millions of users around the world. If you strive for outstanding UX, improving performance for a fast experience, and the blend of games and technology, please apply.
Responsibilities:
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Develop, test and document business critical features and applications
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Work with Product Owners and Product Managers to understand feature requirements, capture technical requirements and craft solutions for components and applications for the PlayStation ecosystem
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Passionate about quality and strives to improve processes, proposes standard methodologies and drives their usage within the teams
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Write robust unit and component tests to ensure reliability and prevent regressions.
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Work quickly and optimally in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment
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Work independently and collaborate with internal and external engineers
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Work with other team members by reviewing and giving feedback on pull requests and design plans
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Define and refine technical approaches that support performance, accessibility, and scalability.
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Exercise your feature building capabilities and collaborate within your team to optimize existing solutions as well
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Continuously learn, experiment, and bring forward innovative ideas — participate in Hackathons and Café Days to help shape the future of PlayStation experiences.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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2-3 years of building product experiences with proficiencies in UI technologies
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A passion for robust sustainable and high-quality code
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
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Using HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Jest, and TypeScript
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Experience with C++ or a willingness to learn new languages
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Familiarity with GraphQL, TanstackQuery, REST APIs, and containerization tools such as Docker.
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Understanding of build pipelines and CI/CD standards, especially across multiple platforms.
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Experience working with performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design principles.
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Curiosity about AI-assisted development tools or automation that improves developer efficiency
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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.
$163,700—$245,500 USD
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