Software Engineer II (Trust & Safety)

1 Month ago • 3 Years +

About the job

Job Description

PlayStation seeks a Software Engineer II to ensure online safety. You'll develop solutions, integrate with game studios, analyze complex problems, and collaborate with teams. Strong programming skills (Java, Python, Angular JS, React) and problem-solving abilities are essential.
Must have:
  • Server-side code
  • Programming skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Teamwork & innovation
Good to have:
  • Trust & Safety
  • Game title developer
  • Shipped product
  • Sense of ownership
Perks:
  • Medical, dental
  • Matching 401(k)
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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 II (Trust & Safety)

We have a great opportunity for qualified candidates to work in our Trust & Safety engineering team. You will work hand in hand with game title developers to integrate upcoming games with SIE's online safety technologies. You'll work with Product and Operations teams to identify integration requirements, and with other engineers to implement any new services or applications identified.

This role provides an exciting way to help PlayStation keep its players safe online, and to contribute to the gaming community as a whole. You'll integrate and develop innovative services and applications to detect, report, and action toxic actors and content in games and on the PlayStation Network. If you want to make a difference in people's live, this is the role for you!

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain software solutions to ensure the highest levels of Trust & Safety within the PlayStation ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with game studio developers to ensure their titles offer the highest level of online safety support, legal compliance, all while fitting into SIE's safety policies and strategies
  • Apply your expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems, ensuring flawless performance and reliability.
  • Contribute to PlayStation's future direction by partnering with collaborators to identify alignments, common workflows, propose architectures, and work across multiple regions to achieve them
  • Work diligently to improve existing systems and processes, continuously striving for progress and perfection. 

Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3+ years professional experience writing scalable server side code, or full stack applications
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, Angular JS, React, or similar.
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive environment, promoting a culture of teamwork and innovation.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex technical concepts, able to adapt your style to the differing needs of our partners

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current experience of Trust & Safety practices and technologies
  • Experience working as, or with, a game title developer on a shipped product
  • Strong sense of ownership

 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

 

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.

$145,700 - $218,500 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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$145.7K - $218.5K/yr (Outscal est.)
$182.1K/yr avg.
Carlsbad, California, United States

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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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