Manager, Software Engineering - Distributed Systems

Manager, Software Engineering

San Mateo, CA

The PlayStation Commerce Content Discovery team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Distributed Computing Engineering Manager to lead our team of engineers in building and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems. In this role, you will drive the development of robust, scalable solutions that power our core services, ensuring they can handle high volumes of data and traffic. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, and Operations, to ensure our systems are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on distributed computing, providing guidance on best practices, technical challenges, and professional development.
• System Architecture: Oversee the design and implementation of distributed systems, ensuring they are resilient, secure, and optimized for high availability.
• Project Management: Manage the planning and execution of projects, aligning with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope.
• Technical Strategy: Define and implement the technical strategy for distributed computing, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry trends.
• Performance Optimization: Drive efforts to monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance, addressing bottlenecks and enhancing the scalability of our distributed systems.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to distributed system architecture, data management, and system reliability.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems, and at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of distributed computing concepts, including data replication, consistency, fault tolerance, and load balancing.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in languages commonly used in distributed systems (e.g., Java, Python, Go) and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and delivering high-impact projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and distributed databases (e.g., Cassandra, HBase).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

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