Manager, Software Engineering

sonyglobal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) seeks a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a high-performing team responsible for integrating and deploying Sony's Engagement Platform across business units. You will drive full-stack development, scale team capabilities, and ensure cross-SIE and Sony group collaboration.

The role emphasizes innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence while coordinating with global stakeholders, product managers, and technical teams to deliver value at scale

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software development
• 2+ years in people management leading multiple teams or a large team
• Able to mentor and empower teams including other managers
• Proven leadership in building and deploying internal apps and highly available services
• Strong communication and cross-group collaboration with non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to balance priorities across projects
• Ability to influence technical discussions and decisions
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with Java, Kotlin or similar tech and delivering microservices
• Nice to have: React, React Native

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers to deliver high-impact solutions
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture with accountability and continuous learning
• Drive delivery of cross-platform projects through effective estimation, planning, and value delivery
• Collaborate across global units and product teams across time zones
• Execute the team's vision, strategy, and roadmap to ensure focus and value
• Champion change and continuous improvement to enhance performance and outcomes
• Operate with autonomy in a large, distributed environment while managing complexity and ambiguity
• Uphold honesty, trust and ethical conduct

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

Java/Kotlin

Microservices

React/React Native

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

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

• 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

Benefits:

• SCA offers benefits-eligible employees ( generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week)

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 ."