Senior Software Engineer (Rust, C++)

3 Weeks ago • 2-5 Years • Combat Design

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Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer at SIE's Future Technology Group (FTG), you'll contribute to the cloud gaming revolution. You'll design and implement features in distributed backend systems, own feature delivery, write unit and integration tests, solve performance issues, debug, and communicate progress. The role involves working with Rust, Python (a plus), Kubernetes, Docker, NoSQL databases, and other CNCF technologies. Experience with distributed systems, concurrency, parallelism, and REST/gRPC is crucial. You'll collaborate within an Agile environment, contributing ideas and insights to the team.
Must have:
  • Rust experience
  • Distributed systems expertise
  • Backend system design & implementation
  • Testing (unit & integration)
  • Problem-solving & debugging
  • Agile development
Good to have:
  • Python
  • Kubernetes & Docker
  • NoSQL, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Kibana
  • Java or C++ familiarity
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package (potential)

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.

Software Engineer (RMR/Cloud)

Aliso Viejo, CA

 

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, PlayStation™Now, 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.

As a part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, the Future Technology Group (FTG) team is leading the cloud gaming revolution, putting console-quality video games on any device!

As a Software Engineer on the Cloud Back-End Engineering team, you’ll play a key role in the design and development of server-side applications on a large geographically distributed infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implementation of features in distributed back end systems

  • Ownership of the implementation, and delivery of well-defined features from start to finish

  • Implementation of unit tests via testing frameworks

  • Define and craft integration tests with Test Engineering

  • Solve performance and reliability issues at a global scale

  • Triage and fix reported bugs

  • Communicate estimates, schedules, issues, and dependencies to technical or project lead

  • Continually bring new ideas and insights about technology to the engineering team

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

  • 2 to 5+ years of relevant development experience

Skills & Knowledge

  • In-depth experience in Rust

  • Experience with Python a plus

  • Experience with Kubernetes and Docker

  • Development experience with Linux and Bash

  • Knowledge in NoSQL, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and other CNCF technologies

  • Experience with distributed systems architectures

  • Understanding of concepts such as concurrency, parallelism, and event driven architecture

  • Knowledge of Web technologies including REST and gRPC

  • Intermediate knowledge of version control tools such as git and GitLab

Additional Attributes

  • Familiarity with Java or C++

  • Familiar with Agile development concepts

  • Enjoys working in a multifaceted and fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication and documentation skills

  • Accountability

  • Ambiguity doesn’t scare you; you see it as an opportunity to define the future

  • Contribution to the open-source community (ie. blogs, source code, etc)

 

 

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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.

$172,100 - $258,100 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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$172.1K - $258.1K/yr (Outscal est.)
$215.1K/yr avg.
Aliso Viejo, California, United States

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