Principal Software Engineer - Android / UI

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • UI/UX Design • $205,000 PA - $307,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll lead a team, collaborating with Product Management, Architects, Engineering, and Operations. You'll drive UI architecture for a next-generation cross-platform mobile application, utilizing React Native and Agile methodologies (Scrum). Responsibilities include leading development, maintaining high-quality applications, designing reusable UI components, collaborating with international teams, identifying performance bottlenecks, and representing the team in technical forums. You'll translate requirements into actionable work packages, creating engaging mobile user experiences and ensuring applications meet performance standards.
Must have:
  • Lead UI architecture and development
  • React Native expertise
  • Agile (Scrum) experience
  • Android (Java/Kotlin) proficiency
  • 10+ years mobile app development experience
Good to have:
  • GraphQL API design
  • Multi-threaded application development
  • Open-source contributions
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package (potential)

Job Details

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.

Principal Software Engineer, Android / UI

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a lead member of the team, partnering across Product Management, Architects, Engineering, and Operations. You have extensive hands-on technical expertise coupled with ingenuity, broad industry knowledge and excellent communication skills. And you will use your understanding of Android, UI frameworks, and constraints to help pave the way for future innovation on our platforms.

You will drive the UI architecture direction for our next generation cross-platform mobile application, applying industry standard best practices and implementation to fluid performant experiences with maximum extensivity.  Participate in product road-map discussions and identify key areas for improvement in the product and incorporate these goals into ongoing and future development initiatives.

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead, design, build and integrate frameworks to streamline development across mobile and console teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
  • Lead the development of a mobile app using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements and meeting project milestones.
  • Lead develop and maintain high-quality applications using React Native, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance standards.
  • Design and implement reusable, cross-platform UI components with a focus on scalability and maintainability, applying architectural patterns like MVC, MVVM, and MVP.
  • Collaborate closely with international teams of UI designers and product managers (USA, Japan, UK) to translate requirements into actionable work packages, creating engaging mobile user experiences.
  • Represent the team in technical forums by presenting designs, sharing knowledge, and contributing insights to other Sony software development groups.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

Required Qualifications:

  • Genuine passion for crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences that prioritize usability and performance.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in developing single-page web applications or mobile applications.
  • Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development, including emerging technologies.
  • Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
  • Expert in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Angular, or similar technologies for building responsive interfaces and dynamic applications.
  • Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, measure and optimize UI and application performance, with a focus on UI response time and efficient network usage
  • Have taken a project from scoping requirements to actual launch of product at global scale
  • Ability to build strong partnerships with architects and engineers to influence technology decisions
  • Accel at documenting designs, implementation and test for international teams
  • Experience with open-source contributions, especially library development
  • Expert in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs

 

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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.

$205,000 - $307,600 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, 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. 

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

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