Lead Software Engineering Manager — Developer Tools

PlayStation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in Ireland is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead high-impact teams within the PlayStation SDK Developer Host Tools division. You will balance people leadership with hands-on technical depth to guide architecture and review designs.

This role spans backend distributed systems and web or native frontends, shaping solutions that are technically solid and highly usable for developers.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of software engineering experience with 3–5+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of backend/platform fundamentals.
• Ability to operate at code-level depth when needed (design reviews, debugging, guiding engineers).
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex, distributed systems.
• Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience working on developer tools, internal platforms, or productivity systems.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Assist with technical discussions and contribute to code reviews and system design.
• Work with groups across different time zones to align roadmaps and delivery.
• Help carry out the team's goals and follow established plans.
• Manage daily tasks while keeping long-term objectives in mind.
• Promote a strong developer experience focusing on usability, performance and reliability.
• Identify challenges, remove obstacles, and clarify tasks in ill-defined situations.

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment in Ireland is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead high-impact teams within the PlayStation SDK Developer Host Tools division. You will balance people leadership with hands-on technical depth to guide architecture and review designs.

This role spans backend distributed systems and web or native frontends, shaping solutions that are technically solid and highly usable for developers.