Senior Front End Software Engineer

3 Months ago • 8 Years + • Full Stack Development • $156,400 PA - $234,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Sony Interactive Entertainment seeks a Senior Front-End Software Engineer to architect, design, and develop high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly web applications. This role involves collaborating with back-end engineers and stakeholders to integrate front-end components with APIs, ensuring seamless user experiences. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining application documentation, providing accurate timelines, participating in on-call rotations, and collaborating on UX/UI design. The ideal candidate possesses extensive React experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to contribute to a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Must have:
  • 8+ years experience with complex codebases
  • Extensive React knowledge
  • Deep UI/UX design understanding
  • RESTful API integration expertise
  • Problem-solving & debugging skills
Good to have:
  • BS/MS in Computer Science
  • Java, Go, or Python experience
  • Agile (SAFe, Scrum) experience
  • Cloud & Container tech (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • React best practices knowledge
  • Authentication (OAuth, JWT) handling
  • Automated deployment tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)
  • DevOps familiarity
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package eligibility

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 Front End Software Engineer 

San Diego, CA

Sony Interactive Entertainment is searching for a highly competent and experienced Senior Front-End Software Engineer to join our team and drive the development of in-house applications. This role involves creating seamless and secure solutions and ensuring the delivery of exceptional user experiences.  As a key contributor, you will collaborate with backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business goals.  This is an opportunity to participate in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment for individuals who thrive on new challenges and creative solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and develop dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly web applications ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Collaborate with Back-End Engineers to integrate front-end components with APIs ensuring smooth and efficient communication between the client and server-side.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on the UX/UI design in developing dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly web applications while maintaining functionality.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases
  • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in React
  • In-depth Knowledge in UI/UX design principles
  • Expertise in integrating with RESTful APIs to develop web applications
  • Ability to independently solve complex technical problems, debug issues, and refactor code to improve performance or maintainability.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Desire to collaborate and to develop strong and positive team relationships
  • Attention to detail, organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
  • Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum
  • Experience with Cloud Technologies and Container Technologies (e.g. AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of React best practices, and ability to explain them to other developers
  • Understanding of how to handle authentication (OAuth, JWT) and manage state related to asynchronous data.
  • Automated deployment tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines

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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.

$156,400 - $234,600 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.

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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.  


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

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