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Senior Software Engineer - Android/UI

6 Days ago • 5 Years + • Frontend Development • $172,100 PA - $258,100 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design, build, and integrate frameworks for a next-generation cross-platform mobile application. Responsibilities include developing with React Native, ensuring production-ready apps that meet performance standards. You will implement reusable UI components using architectural patterns like MVC, MVVM, and MVP and collaborate with international teams. You'll also identify performance bottlenecks and improve customer delight using Agile methodologies. The role requires expertise in Android (Java/Kotlin), React Native, and modern JavaScript frameworks, along with a strong understanding of mobile architectures and trends.
Must have:
  • Android (Java/Kotlin) development
  • React Native expertise
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum)
  • UI performance optimization
  • Cross-platform UI component development
  • Collaboration with international teams
Good to have:
  • Open-source contributions
  • Multi-threaded application development
  • GraphQL API design and implementation
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package

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.

Senior Software Engineer, Android

San Diego, CA

As a Senior Software Engineer, you have hands-on technical expertise, ingenuity, and excellent communication skills. You will use your understanding of Android, UI frameworks, and constraints to help pave the way for future innovation on our platforms.

You will contribute to the UI implementation for our next-generation cross-platform mobile application, applying industry standard best practices and implementation to fluid, performant experiences with maximum extensivity.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and integrate frameworks to streamline development across mobile and console teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
  • Development of a mobile app using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements and meeting project milestones.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality applications using React Native, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance standards.
  • Implement reusable, cross-platform UI components, focusing on scalability and maintainability. Apply 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.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

Required Qualifications:

  • Genuine passion for crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences, prioritizing usability and performance.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ 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 measure and optimize UI and application performance, focusing on UI response time and efficient network usage.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with open-source contributions, especially library development.
  • Experience 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.

$172,100 — $258,100 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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