Senior Product Design Engineer

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 193,300 - 289,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Bonus package eligibility

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in California is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to drive mechanical design within the product development group. This role requires a dynamic professional to develop architectures and manage detailed design processes effectively.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in mechanical design for high-volume consumer products. Benefits include top-tier packages and bonuses, with a reported salary range of $193,300 to $289,900.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ownership of mechanical design for high-volume consumer products.
• Strong foundation in best practices for mechanical design.
• Experience in building small consumer products in large volumes.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical architectures from the ground up.
• Lead interactions with partner teams like industrial design.
• Manage detailed design, CAD database, and design validation.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Independent and self-motivated

Outstanding communication skills

Prototyping

Product development process

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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 (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.

Senior Product Design Engineer

San Mateo, CA

Role Overview

The individual in this role will drive the mechanical design within the product development group. As a Senior Engineer, this individual will expand the capabilities of the team while building trust and relationships with internal and external partners. The team is small and the environment can feel like a start‑up within a large company. There is flexibility to work from home as needed within reason, but regular presence in the office is essential for knowledge-sharing, part inspections, and prototyping. Travel, domestic and international, is another essential part of the job, often reaching an estimated 15% of work time.

Responsibilities

• Developing mechanical architectures from the ground up
• Technical ownership of the overall system, sub‑system(s), or individual components
• Leading the interactions with partner teams like industrial design, program management, operations, quality, and manufacturing partners
• Managing the detailed design, CAD database, design validation and issue tracking
• Anticipating and responding to challenges in manufacturing

Skills

• Strong foundation in the first principles of mechanical design and best practices
• Independent and self‑motivated with outstanding communication skills
• Eager to be engaged at all stages of product development, from early concept to sustaining
• Experienced in building small consumer products in large volumes
• Deep understanding of the product development process
• Hands on capability in creative prototyping approaches to rapidly build low and high‑fidelity prototypes for design and functional assessment

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in direct ownership of mechanical design for high‑volume consumer products.
• Experience in the video game industry is not required, but interest and passion for gaming experience, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is vital.

Benefits and Compensation

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. The estimated base pay range for this role is $193,300—$289,900 USD.

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 employee discounts for Sony products. The role also may be eligible for a bonus package.

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.