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Senior Platform Engineer

12 Hours ago • 10 Years + • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

PlayStation's Future Technology Group (FTG) seeks a Senior Platform Engineer to develop and implement its internal infrastructure platform. The role involves improving reliability, performance, and features based on internal customer needs, diagnosing deployment issues, and mentoring junior team members. Responsibilities include working with Kubernetes architecture, deployment, and operations; developing Kubernetes operators and controllers; and integrating with globally distributed private and public cloud environments. Experience with Linux systems, modern object-oriented programming (preferably Go), and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) is crucial. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and collaboration skills and a passion for building the future of cloud gaming.
Must have:
  • Strong Kubernetes knowledge (architecture, deployment, operations)
  • Experience with Kubernetes development (operators, controllers)
  • 10+ years Linux systems experience
  • Modern OOP language proficiency (preferably Go)
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers
  • IAC design and implementation knowledge
Good to have:
  • Experience with Prometheus monitoring
  • Ability to trace Linux network traffic
  • Open Source contributions

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 Platform Engineer 

Sony Interactive Entertainment 

Future Technology Group (FTG) 

At PlayStation, we're leading the revolution in cloud gaming as we push the boundaries of what's possible! Would you like to use your skills, time, and passion for meaningful projects that are building the future? We're looking for a Platform Engineer with proven experience in modern software delivery who loves crafting efficient, flexible and low friction systems to manage workloads at a global scale. If that sounds like something you would love to do, we want to hear from you! Come help us deliver a unique gaming experience to millions of players!

Responsibilities

  • Development and Implementation of our internal infrastructure platform
  • Improving Reliability, Performance and Feature Set of the infrastructure platform based on internal customer needs
  • Identifying and diagnosing issues in deployments together with software development teams

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployment, and operations
  • Experience with Kubernetes development including operators and controllers
  • Demonstrated work with a modern object-oriented programming language, preferably Go
  • 10+ years of experience with Linux systems tooling and troubleshooting
  • Proven ability to mentor Junior Members of the team

Skills & Knowledge

  • Ability to support engineers with solving problems in integrating their systems with core Kubernetes components
  • Experience integrating with globally distributed large scale Private and Public Cloud Environments
  • Proven knowledge in working with bare metal systems on premise or in hybrid cloud environments.
  • Deep understanding of IAC, both design and implementation
  • Experience with the Prometheus monitoring ecosystem
  • Ability to trace and diagnose Linux network stack traffic flows

Additional Attributes

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience with collaboration in a distributed team across multiple timezones
  • High energy, driven to positively impact the business with customer-first thinking
  • Must be self starter who understands that ownership means distributing the knowledge of your work so that everyone benefits
  • Being a Contributor to Open Source Software is a plus

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to build an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us, and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation. 

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.

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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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