Software Engineer II

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.

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play —it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Do you love to build creative solutions as much as we do? Are you interested in being part of a diverse team? Does it bring you joy to see customers use your creation? The possibilities are limitless!

Join the PlayStation Loyalty Team! We’re the team that powers PlayStation Stars, creating the services, tools, data pipelines, and user interfaces that engage and delight our most passionate players. We value a culture of continuous learning, creativity, and mutual support, where everyone’s contributions are recognized, and mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth. As part of our team, you'll work together to build impactful services and UI that bring joy to players around the world.

Software Engineer II

Waterloo, Canada

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and create effective solutions.

• Build and maintain services, tools, and user interfaces with attention to quality and test coverage.

• Contribute to team-wide efforts to support operations and resolve any production incidents that might arise.

• Engage in design and code reviews, supporting knowledge sharing and team growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience with Java.

• 2+ years of experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React.js.

• Experience working on Unix/Linux platforms.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools.

• Experience developing RESTful web services using JSON.

• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to team success.

• Ability to work effectively with global, diverse teams in different time zones.

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.