Software Engineer II, Data Platform

Sony Playstation; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,100 - 225,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts for Sony products

Wellness program

Job summary

A global entertainment company in San Diego seeks a Software Engineer II for the Data Platform team. You will develop scalable systems that enhance PlayStation's user experience, collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in distributed systems, is proficient in Scala, Java, or Python, and has knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS. Attractive compensation package with opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (Scala, Java, or Python).
• Experience building or maintaining cloud-based applications/services.
• Familiarity with distributed data processing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of high-quality code across the data platform.
• Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Support platform capabilities for data cataloging and analytics.
• Build services for structured and unstructured data.

Skills

Scala

Java

Python

Distributed systems

Cloud-based applications

Event streaming platforms

Distributed data processing

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Apache Spark

Apache Flink

Job description

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 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 Group Corporation.

Software Engineer II- Data Platform

Hybrid: San Diego

Do you want to join a team of talented engineers dedicated to enhancing the PlayStation experience for millions of users and creators? As part of our Data Platform team, you will play a key role in building cutting‑edge systems that power PlayStation’s data‑driven features, delivering impactful insights and enabling seamless, interactive experiences!

The Software Engineers within our Platform Engineering Group design, build, document, and deploy large‑scale data platforms that optimise performance and scalability across PlayStation systems. You will work on solving complex data challenges, improving platform capabilities, and ensuring high availability, all while supporting a dynamic, interactive environment for PlayStation users.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about building innovative data platforms that scale to millions of users, collaborating across Engineering and Product teams in an agile environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, tools, and processes, helping to drive forward our technical and architectural goals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, testing, and deployment of high‑quality code across the data platform
• Collaborate actively with global teams across multiple time zones, ensuring alignment and continuity
• Support platform capabilities for data cataloging, analytics, and ETL/ELT pipelines
• Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing improvements with guidance from senior engineers
• Build and support services that handle structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured data (audio, video, text, images)
• Participate in on‑call rotation for production support and help troubleshoot critical issues
• Contribute to platform documentation and maintain clarity for internal consumers
• Present work in team demos and represent engineering contributions in internal discussions
• Follow best practices in testing, monitoring, and deployment to ensure platform reliability
• Continuously learn and apply new tools, patterns, and technologies in the data platform space

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing scalable, distributed systems
• Proficient in at least one language: Scala, Java, or Python
• Experience building or maintaining cloud‑based applications/services (AWS preferred, GCP is a plus)
• Exposure to event streaming platforms such as Kafka, Kinesis, or SQS and Data Ingestion
• Familiarity with distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Apache Flink
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability best practices
• Comfortable working in a globally distributed team
• Willingness to participate in production on‑call rotations

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Databricks or similar unified data platforms
• Experience working with unstructured data formats such as images, video, or audio
• Familiarity with data cataloging, lineage, and metadata tools
• Experience supporting platform‑scale features such as ETL frameworks, analytics services, or data quality checks
• Knowledge of GCP or multi‑cloud environments
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for tackling scalability and reliability challenges

Your First 90 Days

• 30 Days: Ramp up on our tech stack, development tools, and team workflows. Deliver your first minor enhancement or bug fix and sync with global peers.
• 60 Days: Begin contributing to core platform features. Participate in code/design reviews and propose improvements.
• 90 Days: Own medium‑scope features end‑to‑end. Engage in roadmap discussions and build strong cross‑functional relationships with global stakeholders.

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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.

$150,100 — $225,100 USD

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