Manager, Software Engineering

Sony; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Annual incentive bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

Special discounts on Sony products

Job summary

Sony's Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) seeks a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a high-performing team responsible for the integration and deployment of Sony’s Engagement Platform across multiple business units.

The role emphasizes scalable, data-driven engagement, developer enablement, and collaboration with global stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver value-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in software development.
• At least 2 years of people management.
• Ability to mentor multiple teams and managers.
• Experience delivering internal business apps and scalable services.
• Strong communication and cross-group collaboration.
• Experience with agile development practices.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of engineers.
• Foster inclusive and collaborative engineering culture.
• Drive successful delivery of cross-platform projects through planning and estimation.
• Collaborate across global business units and product teams across time zones.
• Execute and iterate on the team’s vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Champion continuous improvement and ownership in a distributed environment.
• Maintain honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Java

Kotlin

React

React Native

Communication

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Java

Kotlin

React

React Native

Microservices

Job description

Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team, where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS, we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the content—and the creators—they love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful, data-driven engagement across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem, from games and anime to music, film, and live experiences—empowering both internal teams and external partners to build at scale. Our mission is to create a world-class engagement platform that not only enhances existing revenue streams but also drives new opportunities through a robust ecosystem of partners and creators. By decoupling application development from platform services, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital engagement and want to be part of a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our team. Together, we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for what’s possible in the realm of engagement. To learn more visit: www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/technology/stories/entries/sep_introduction/

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Engagement Platform Engineering, the Manager, Software Engineering will lead a high-performing team of engineers responsible for the integration and deployment of Sony’s Engagement Platform across multiple business units. This platform, built on core foundational technologies from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and other internal groups, delivers shared capabilities in digital commerce, personalization, identity and account management, and developer enablement.

The Manager, Software Engineering will oversee full-stack development efforts, fostering a productive and collaborative engineering environment. This role plays a key part in scaling team capabilities and engineering excellence, while ensuring seamless platform integration across Sony Electronics, Sony Pictures, Sony Sports, and other Sony operating companies. The position requires close collaboration with global stakeholders, including business users, product managers, and cross-functional technical teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of engineers to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with strategic business goals and outcomes.
• Foster a strong, inclusive, and collaborative engineering culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive the successful delivery of multiple cross-platform projects by guiding teams in effective estimation, planning, and iterative value delivery.
• Collaborate effectively across global business units and product teams , navigating time zone differences to ensure alignment and progress.
• Execute and iterate on the team’s vision, strategy, and roadmap , ensuring initiatives remain focused, achievable, and value-driven.
• Champion change and continuous improvement , identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance team performance, processes, and outcomes.
• Operate with autonomy and ownership in a large, distributed environment, consistently delivering results while managing complexity and ambiguity.
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• Overall experience of at least 6 years in the software development industry
• At least 2 years of people management experience, with experience managing multiple teams or one larger team
• Able to manage, mentor, and empower teams, including other people managers
• Proven leadership skills and a passion for building, maintaining, and deploying both internal business applications and highly available services
• Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills. The ability to flex communication style to work with business and non-technical users in addition to engineers
• Ability to balance priorities across multiple projects.
• Ability to advise and influence technical discussions and decisions.
• Experience with agile development practices emphasizing continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with Java, Kotlin, or similar technologies, and delivering microservices
• Prior experience with one or more of the following technologies or areas is a plus: React, React Native

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.

Benefits:

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs:

• Hybrid work schedules
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
• Annual incentive bonus

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $195,000 to $210,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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