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SummaryBy Outscal

This internship at PlayStation focuses on building and enhancing Java-based services. You'll work on requirements analysis, developing solutions, and resolving operational issues. Must have 1+ year of experience with Java programming, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

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 Intern - Undergraduate

San Diego, CA or Remote

About the Team:

The Subscriptions team at PlayStation builds scalable Java-based services that connect millions of users to the content and experiences they love. We believe that anything can be learned, and we encourage creative problem-solving to develop innovative solutions. We embrace our mistakes as learning opportunities and continuously strive to improve.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a member of our team, you will contribute to building and enhancing our core services as well as collaborating with other teams. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting in-depth requirements analysis
  • Developing elegant solutions with comprehensive test coverage
  • Resolving operational incidents as they arise
  • Participating in design and code reviews with peers

What We’re Looking For:

  • Currently pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 1+ year of experience with Java programming
  • Expected to graduate by Spring 2026
  • Passion for delivering high-quality work with a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to inspire, motivate, and collaborate effectively with team members
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working well with teams across different locations and diverse cultures

Eligibility:

  • Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
  • Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.
  • Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

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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.

$41.50 — $50 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.

$41.5K - $50.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$45.8K/yr avg.
San Diego, California, United States

About The Company

Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/


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.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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