Engineering Manager - Gaming & Future Tech

PlayStation Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday per year

On-site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in London is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of mid‑level to senior engineers within the Gaming, Developer and Future Technology group. You will translate objectives into engineering priorities and foster an environment for delivery, growth, and technical excellence.

The role balances management with hands‑on technical engagement, with collaboration across PlayStation Studios and global engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years pf experience in engineering management or equivalent technical leadership
• Strong software engineering background with the judgement to guide technical teams and balance delivery trade‑offs
• Hands‑on development experience in C++, C#, Python or comparable technologies
• Experience delivering production‑quality software through the development lifecycle
• Ability to understand technical proposals, ask effective questions, and work with technical leads to resolve challenges
• Evidence of coaching others and supporting team effectiveness.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and delivery topics clearly
• Experience collaborating across teams, functions, or locations
• Motivation to continue growing as an engineering manager
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of mid-level to senior engineers through regular 1:1s and development conversations
• Stay close to the technical work so you can support sound engineering decisions and contribute where it helps the team
• Enable predictable delivery by helping the team clarify scope and address blockers early
• Help translate agreed objectives into practical team plans in partnership with technical leads and the TPM
• Represent engineering judgement in planning discussions, so team needs and technical considerations are well understood
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for engineering teams and initiatives with appropriate support from senior managers
• Help build an inclusive, high‑trust culture focused on collaboration, learning, and technical excellence
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships and communicate clearly across teams and locations
• Support hiring and onboarding so that the team can grow sustainably.
• Support pragmatic improvements to engineering practices where they help the team deliver better outcomes
• Communicate engineering progress and recommendations clearly, including the context needed for good decisions

Skills

Engineering management

Team leadership

C++

C#

Python

Software architecture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Linux

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment in London is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of mid‑level to senior engineers within the Gaming, Developer and Future Technology group. You will translate objectives into engineering priorities and foster an environment for delivery, growth, and technical excellence.

The role balances management with hands‑on technical engagement, with collaboration across PlayStation Studios and global engineering teams.