Staff Software Engineer

3 Weeks ago • 8 Years + • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Staff Software Engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment, you'll architect, design, and develop RESTful APIs focusing on high performance and scalability. You'll collaborate with front-end engineers to build dynamic web applications, define data models and manage databases, and maintain application documentation. This role requires expertise in full-stack development, including Java, Go, or Python; REST API design; and proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React. Responsibilities also include providing timelines, participating in on-call rotations, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience with complex codebases and a strong understanding of UI/UX principles.
Must have:
  • 8+ years experience with complex codebases
  • Full-stack development expertise
  • REST API design and implementation
  • Proficiency in Java, Go, or Python
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript ecosystem knowledge
  • React, Angular, or similar framework experience
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
  • Cloud technologies (AWS)
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • React best practices
  • DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated deployment tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)

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 Group Corporation.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is searching for experienced Full Stack Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development of in-house applications. This role involves creating seamless and secure solutions and ensuring delivery of exceptional user experiences. As a full-stack developer, you will work across the stack, contributing to both the front-end and back-end architecture and implementation. This is an opportunity to participate in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment for individuals who thrive on new challenges and creative solutions.

What you'll be doing:

  • Architect, design and develop RESTful API Endpoints, ensuring high performance, scalability and maintainability.
  • Collaborate with other Front-End Engineers and develop dynamic, responsive and user-friendly web applications.
  • Define Data Models and database schemas and manage relational databases or NoSQL databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
  • Create and maintain documentation of application design, configuration and maintenance.
  • Provide accurate timelines for specific tasks assigned.
  • Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and respond to emergencies.
  • Provide mentorship for junior members on the team

What we're looking for:

  • 8+ years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases
  • Experience in Full Stack development
  • Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python
  • Experience in REST API design and implementation
  • Highly Proficient in HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript
  • Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Desire to collaborate and to develop strong and positive team relationships
  • Attention to detail, organisational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

Nice to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree
  • Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of React best practices
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated deployment tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum

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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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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