Platform Engineer II

Sony Interactive Entertainment; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 172,550 - 225,100; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a Platform Engineer II in Aliso Viejo, CA to advance Kubernetes CNIs built on eBPF and iptables. This role focuses on scalable infrastructure development, microservices monitoring, and securing complex systems within the PlayStation platform.

The candidate will work with Docker, Go, and TypeScript to implement and support new services, leveraging Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack, and Linux tooling for debugging and optimization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT, CS, or related field, plus 2 years of experience developing and securing infrastructure services.
• Experience with Docker, TypeScript and Go; monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana and Elastic Stack.
• Familiarity with eBPF programs (Cilium) and Kubernetes; debugging with GDB and Wireshark.

Skills

Kubernetes

Go

TypeScript

Docker

eBPF

Education

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

TypeScript

Go

Prometheus

Grafana

Elastic Stack

eBPF (Cilium)

GDB

Wireshark

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

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 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.

Platform Engineer II

Aliso Viejo, CA

Role Overview

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Platform Engineer II in Aliso Viejo, CA to work with multiple Kubernetes CNIs utilizing underlying systems built on both eBPF and Iptables.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience developing and securing new services for the infrastructure using Docker, Typescript and Golang; developing and deploying the needed infrastructure to monitor specialized micro‑services using Prometheus/Grafana, Elastic Stack and eBPF programs (Cilium); debugging containerized micro‑services, running in Kubernetes, in a Linux environment; providing technical support for debugging and testing the new code using GDB, linux network suite, and wireshark; researching emerging Kubernetes technologies to provide technical feedback and evaluation versus current system stack; engineering implementation details for new systems by integrating into current systems stacks; providing general Kubernetes day‑to‑day support to users of company technology stack; and identifying and resolving security, efficiency, cost, and process deficiencies in the current technology stack.
• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job‑related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

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.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$172,550.00 - $225,100.00/year

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.