Software Engineer II Mobile Application
About the job
Summary
- React Native proficiency
- Agile development experience
- Mobile app development (iOS/Android)
- UI/UX design principles
- Cross-platform development
- Collaboration with international teams
- Experience with Scrum
- UI/application performance optimization
- Multi-threaded application development
- GraphQL API experience
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Collaborative team environment
- Sony product discounts
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.
Software Engineer II, Mobile Application
San Mateo, CA, United States
Join PlayStation as a Mobile Application Engineer and be part of delivering an outstanding mobile experience for our extensive PlayStation user base. Contribute to the evolution of mobile gaming and entertainment for millions of users worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and integrate frameworks to streamline development across mobile and console teams, improving efficiency and collaboration.
- Drive the development of a mobile app using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements and achieving significant breakthroughs throughout the project.
- 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, crafting captivating mobile user experiences.
- Represent the team in technical forums by communicating designs, sharing knowledge, and supplying insights to other Sony software development groups.
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.
- 2+ years of experience with single-page web applications or mobile applications.
- Solid understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in iOS and Android development, including new technologies.
- Proficiency in either iOS (Objective-C/Swift and Xcode) or Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
- Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Angular, or similar technologies for building responsive interfaces and dynamic applications.
Desired Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
- Demonstrated ability to measure and optimize UI and application performance, including improving UI response time and efficient network usage.
- Experience in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.
- Proficiency in crafting and implementing GraphQL APIs.
What We Offer
At PlayStation, we believe in fostering an encouraging and inclusive environment where every team member can excel. We provide attractive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to collaborate with a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to crafting world-class gaming experiences. Join us and contribute to a company that values innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence.
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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.
$158,900 — $238,300 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.
About The Company
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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
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