Software Engineer II

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayStation seeks a Software Engineer, Front End, to deliver high quality web technologies and maintain PlayStation as the leading gaming platform. The role is based in Waterloo, Canada, offering a flexible work-from-home policy and an inclusive environment where innovation is nurtured.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional web development experience required.
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional partners.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, thorough code.

Responsibilities

• Write unit tests and component tests for features.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineers.
• Propose standard methodologies to improve processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Performance optimization

Web development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

React

React Native

Angular

Job description

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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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 Group Corporation.

Software Engineer, Front End

PlayStation is looking for a Software Engineer to help build our next generation technologies. Are you ready for a rare opportunity to deliver high quality, thoroughly tested code at one of the world’s most recognizable brands? We’re doing really cool things with web technologies like React, React Native, and more to keep PlayStation the #1 gaming platform in the world.

Yes, there is a Sony office in Waterloo, Canada! We are located in the heart of uptown Waterloo with many phenomenal restaurants and social opportunities right outside the door. We have a very flexible work from home policy : live close enough to the office for occasional in-person meetings and events, otherwise work in the office as much or as little as preferred! Although your home base will be Madison, the team includes members in other PlayStation offices - strong abilities to collaborate in a hybrid environment is a must.

Responsibilities :

Passionate about quality and strives to improve processes, proposes standard methodologies and drives their usage within the teams

Write unit tests and component tests for features with key characteristics of stability and maintainability which prevent regressions in the product code.

Work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment

Work independently and collaborate with internal and external engineers

Work with other team members by reviewing and giving feedback on pull requests and design plans

Exercise your feature building capabilities and collaborate within your team to optimize existing solutions as well

Participate in Hackathons and Cafe Days to improve your skills and increase innovation at PlayStation.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

You possess 2+ years professional web development experience

Experience collaborating with multi functional partners, especially with product, design, and server engineering

Domain proficiency in performance optimization or comparable areas within your current field.

Strong problem-solving skills

Ambitious with an ability to take initiative

A passion for robust sustainable code

Bonus :

Expertise with SPA / front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar

Experience with React Native

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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