Manager, Software Engineering DevEx

PlayStation Global; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 201,400 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts for Sony products

Job summary

PlayStation Global is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact team within the Client Developer Experience team. You will oversee the development of modern developer platforms, ensuring scalable and usable solutions for developers.

Qualifications include 7-10 years of software engineering experience and ability to manage engineering teams effectively. The estimated salary ranges from $201,400 to $302,000 USD, complemented with top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of overall software engineering experience with 3–5+ years managing engineering teams.
• Proven ability to guide engineers at code level.
• Experience designing and delivering complex, distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, building a high‑performing culture.
• Drive delivery of developer platforms and tools.
• Provide technical leadership at both code and system design levels.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Team management

Complex systems design

Effective communication

Stakeholder alignment

Tools

Python

AI/ML workflows

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting‑edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

About the Role

We are looking for a strong Engineering Manager to lead a high‑impact team within PlayStation’s Client Developer Experience (DevEx) team.

This role sits at the center of how developers build, test, and ship software across client and system software teams. You will lead the development of modern developer platforms and tools, including documentation systems, intelligent search, performance tooling, and AI powered experiences.

This role requires a balanced leader, someone who can grow and manage a high‑performing team, while also maintaining strong technical depth to guide architecture, review designs, and support engineers at a code level when needed.

You will operate across frontend‑heavy developer experiences (JS, React, React Native) as well as backend/platform systems, shaping solutions that are both technically sound and highly usable for developers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, grow, and mentor a team of engineers, building a high‑performing, ownership‑driven culture
• Drive delivery of developer platforms and tools used across PlayStation
• Provide technical leadership at both code and system design levels, especially for frontend and developer‑facing systems
• Guide the design and evolution of complex, scalable systems across frontend, backend, and platform layers
• Partner with AI/ML, QE, System Software, and Product teams to align on priorities and execution
• Influence cross‑team technical decisions and ensure strong alignment across partner organizations
• Balance short‑term delivery with long‑term platform strategy
• Ensure high‑quality developer experiences by focusing on usability, performance, and reliability
• Identify gaps, remove blockers, and drive clarity in ambiguous problem spaces

What We’re Looking For

• 7–10 years of overall software engineering experience with 3–5+ years of experience managing engineering teams
• 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
• Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across teams
• Excellent communication skills across both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python or backend services supporting developer platforms
• Experience with AI/ML‑driven workflows or developer tooling
• Background in performance profiling and or developer ecosystems
• Experience in large‑scale, multi‑team environments

The estimated base pay range for this role is $201,400 – $302,000 USD.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top‑tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

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