Front End Software Engineer

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.

• Craft and develop reusable, cross-platform components that are both scalable and performant.
• Ship consumer-facing web applications that set the standard in the industry.
• Produce detailed design and development documentation that is clear and comprehensive.
• Collaborate with a team of ambitious engineers, designers, and product managers to successfully implement new features.
• Diagnose and suggest improvements for client-side performance challenges.
• Apply GitHub for source code management and follow CI/CD frameworks to ensure smooth integration and delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 3 years of Frontend Software Development experience.
• Demonstrable experience in developing high-performance user interfaces.
• Passionate about quality and committed to writing clean, readable code.
• Deep technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.

• Familiarity with popular JavaScript frameworks, Node.js, and Restful APIs.
• Highly proficient in HTML5 / CSS3, and Node.js.
• Experience working on Single Page Applications, React.js or React Native, and Restful APIs.
• Understanding of GraphQL and its implementation.
• Experience with hybrid native/web applications and WebViews.
• Demonstrable ability to diagnose and propose improvements for client-side performance challenges.
• Experience using GitHub for source code management.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.

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.