Software Engineer II, Client Platform

sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a Software Engineer II in San Mateo, hybrid, to join the Client Platform team. You will build cross-platform React-based applications, collaborate with product teams, and help shape scalable architectures.

Responsibilities include testing, code reviews, and advancing engineering standards while exploring AI-enabled features that enhance PlayStation experiences.

Qualifications

• You must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience building user-facing applications using JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong proficiency in React and related tooling.
• Experience delivering cross-platform applications and writing tests.
• Familiar with modern build tools and testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and containerization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Understanding of performance, accessibility, and responsive design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document React-based cross-platform applications that deliver seamless user experiences.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Product Managers to translate feature requirements into scalable solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define architecture and ensure performance, accessibility, and reliability.
• Write comprehensive unit and component tests to maintain product quality.
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to engineering standards.
• Continuously improve development workflows and adopt new technologies.
• Explore AI/ML concepts to enhance user experiences and tooling.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Cross-platform

Unit tests

CI/CD

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Docker

Web performance

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Jest

Docker

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.

Software Engineer II

San Mateo - Hybrid

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, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation 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.

The Opportunity

As a Software Engineer II on the Client Platform team , you'll play a key role in building the next generation of PlayStation experiences. You'll collaborate with talented engineers and designers to craft intuitive, performant, and beautiful cross-platform applications that reach millions of players around the world. This team builds the core application framework, shared libraries, and foundational components that other product and feature teams rely on to deliver PlayStation experiences to millions of users worldwide. You'll work with senior engineers to design and maintain the underlying systems that make PlayStation applications fast, scalable, and consistent across environments - giving other teams the tools and flexibility to innovate. This is your chance to help shape how players connect, discover, and engage across the PlayStation ecosystem - from concept to launch and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document React-based cross-platform applications that deliver seamless and consistent user experiences.


• Collaborate with Product Owners and Product Managers to translate feature requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.


• Partner with cross-functional teams to define architecture and ensure best practices for performance, accessibility, and reliability.


• Write comprehensive unit and component tests to maintain product quality and prevent regressions.


• Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive feedback on design and implementation.


• Continuously improve development workflows and contribute to evolving engineering standards.


• Explore innovative ideas and emerging technologies through Hackathons and Café Days to help drive future PlayStation experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• 4+ years of development experience building user-facing applications or systems using JavaScript/TypeScript.


• Strong proficiency in React and related tools and libraries.


• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining cross-platform applications.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to quality.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a distributed team environment.


• Hands-on experience with modern build and testing tools such as Webpack, Babel, Jest, or similar.


• Familiarity with GraphQL , RESTful APIs , and containerization (e.g., Docker).


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.


• Understanding of performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design principles.


• Interest or experience in applying AI/ML concepts to enhance user experiences - such as intelligent UI behaviors, personalization, recommendation systems, or automated testing tools.


• Experience integrating or experimenting with AI-powered development tools , frameworks, or APIs (e.g., code assistants, generative models, or LLM-based automation).


• Experience working on mobile applications on Apple ecosystem.

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,