Senior Data Engineer

HellaGoodAudio; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Education assistance

Job summary

Sony SEPS is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the SEPS Data Science team supporting payment, subscription, and risk experiences for PlayStation's direct‑to‑consumer business. This hands‑on role builds data, dashboards, reports, and systems to help teams make data‑driven decisions while fighting fraud.

You will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders, leveraging cloud and modern engineering practices to improve reliability, security, and scalability across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, software development, systems design, or data analysis.
• Strong SQL, data modeling, database design, DDL, DML, data validation, and performance‑optimization skills.
• Proficiency in Python or Java, with experience building automated data pipelines and workflows.
• Familiarity with Linux/Windows environments, secure data transfer, permissions, authentication, and encryption.
• Experience preparing and operationalizing data for analytics, AI, or ML use cases, including data quality, lineage, governance, feature engineering, and responsible use of AI‑assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, automated workflows, monitoring, alerts, dashboards, and reporting solutions for GPFD teams.
• Develop reliable, governed, and AI‑ready data products that support analytics, automation, machine learning, and generative AI use cases.
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver trusted, documented data for production workflows.
• Use cloud technologies, orchestration tools, and modern engineering practices to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Document architectures, data flows, and processes, and communicate technical concepts to audiences ranging from engineering teams to executives.
• Support team growth through mentoring, knowledge sharing, technical reviews, hiring participation, and a strong commitment to protecting Sony and its customers.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL expertise

Python/Java

Cloud data pipelines

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

Tools

Snowflake

DynamoDB

Oracle

Hadoop

Athena

EMR

Kafka

Kinesis

Tableau

Splunk

Datadog

Domo

Docker

Packer

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

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

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a focused team within SEPS Data Science supporting payment, subscription, and risk experiences across PlayStation’s direct-to-consumer business. This is a hands‑on role for someone who will build data, dashboards, reports, and systems that help teams fight fraud and improve decision‑making. Work ranges from short‑term efforts to longer strategic projects, requiring creativity, adaptability, and strong technical execution.

This role will be working very closely with the Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Global Payments Team that plays a central role in enabling consumers across the world to purchase hardware, digital content and services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, automated workflows, monitoring, alerts, dashboards, and reporting solutions for GPFD teams.
• Develop reliable, governed, and AI‑ready data products that support analytics, automation, machine learning, and generative AI use cases.
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver trusted, documented data for production workflows.
• Use cloud technologies, orchestration tools, and modern engineering practices to improve platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Document architectures, data flows, and processes, and communicate technical concepts to audiences ranging from engineering teams to executives.
• Support team growth through mentoring, knowledge sharing, technical reviews, hiring participation, and a strong commitment to protecting Sony and its customers.
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, software development, systems design, or data analysis.
• Strong SQL, data modeling, database design, DDL, DML, data validation, and performance‑optimization skills.
• Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Bash, or PowerShell, with experience building automated data pipelines and workflows.
• Familiarity with structured and semi‑structured formats, Linux or Windows environments, secure data transfer, permissions, authentication, and encryption.
• Experience preparing and operationalizing data for analytics, AI, or ML use cases, including data quality, lineage, governance, feature engineering, and responsible use of AI‑assisted tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with platforms such as Snowflake, DynamoDB, Oracle, Hadoop, Athena, or EMR.
• Experience with streaming and messaging technologies such as Kafka, Kinesis, or ActiveMQ.
• Familiarity with reporting and observability tools such as Tableau, Splunk, Datadog, or Domo.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, containers, storage, orchestration, and automation tools such as Docker, Packer, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Exposure to AI platforms, vector databases, feature stores, model monitoring, retrieval‑augmented generation, or production ML infrastructure.
• Knowledge of payments processing, digital commerce, or card‑not‑present fraud.

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
• Up to 12 weeks of 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:

• Flexible Work Arrangements including 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)

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $180,000 to $205,000. 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.

SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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