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Software Engineer II

San Francisco, CA

PlayStation is a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, bringing unparalleled gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide. We are looking for a dedicated Software Engineer II to join our Retail & Personalization team, an integral part of the Commerce division. In this role, you’ll directly contribute to the company’s monetization strategy and have the chance to work on exciting, complex, technically challenging, and high-impact projects that influence millions of PlayStation users. If you're ready for a role that is as rewarding as it is technically engaging, this is the position for you.

About Our Team:

Our team consists of exceptionally talented software engineers, ranging from entry-level to principal engineers, who not only excel in their craft but are also passionate mentors dedicated to helping engineers grow and thrive. With a strong commitment to personal development and a culture that supports continuous growth, this is a phenomenal opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and fun atmosphere, where innovation and the pursuit of excellence are key to our success.

About Your Role:

As part of our team, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing scalable, reliable, and high-performing backend services that power PlayStation Store & Personalization experiences. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and continuously improving backend software solutions.
• Conducting thorough code reviews with peers.
• Collaborating with product managers and UX designers to translate business requirements into elegant software solutions.
• Working with engineers on PlayStation consoles, backend services, and QA teams to implement and test features.
• Contributing to pioneering engineering initiatives.
• Diagnosing and solving operational issues in a timely manner to ensure high availability of our services.

About You:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field with at least 3 years of hands-on software development experience (ideally using Java for backend microservices development with Spring Boot).
• Experience with servlet containers (e.g., Tomcat), JAX-RS, Spring, and related technologies.
• Experience building RESTful services and working with JSON and XML.
• Familiarity with data storage technologies like MySQL, Cassandra, AstraDB, and search engine technologies like Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with streaming technologies such as Kafka and Flink.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and containerization tools such as AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• A solid understanding of agile development methodologies, along with experience in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• A proactive attitude with an ability to deliver high-quality results.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• A passion for delivering high-quality software and an enthusiasm to inspire, motivate, and collaborate with team members to achieve success.

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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. 

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