Software Engineer I SDK

Linuxconfig; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts on Sony products

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment seeks a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance the framework powering a rich set of user experiences on multiple platforms.

You will implement features across platforms, define SDK requirements, and create documentation, sample apps, and integration guides for developers and partner teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience writing high-performance code in C++.
• Familiar with React Native and Python.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve framework features across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with framework, and application teams to define SDK requirements.
• Create and maintain developer documentation, sample apps, and integration guides.
• Debug and resolve integration issues reported by partner teams or SDK consumers.
• Collaborate with team lead and peers on pull requests and technical design documents.

Skills

C++

React Native

Python

CI/CD tools

Linux/Android/Windows

APIs

Software design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Github Actions

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.

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Now, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Are you looking for a challenge?

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the team to develop, maintain, and improve the framework powering a rich set of user experiences on multiple platforms.

What you will be doing

• Implement and improve framework features and SDKs across multiple platforms while collaborating with application teams to help them meet their feature and performance requirements
• Collaborate with framework, and application teams to define SDK requirements and developer experience
• Create and maintain developer documentation, sample apps, and integration guides
• Debug and resolve integration issues reported by partner teams or SDK consumers
• Collaborate with team lead and peers to seek/give feedback on pull requests and technical design documents

What we are looking for

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent fields
• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience writing high-performance code in C++
• Familiar with React Native
• Familiar with Python
• Familiar with Jenkins, Github Actions or any CI/CD tools
• Familiar with Development on multiple platforms (Linux, Android, Windows)
• Familiar with API and Solution Design

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.

$137,300 - $205,900 USD

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.

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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.

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Our vision at PlayStation is to bring out the best in our global team members by creating a sense of belonging, being a place where they can grow, and ensuring everyone feels valued, heard, and supported so we can push the boundaries of play. That vision begins our candidates, and we are working to better understand the diversity of our candidate population.

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