Software Engineer II, Windows Application Development United States, San Mateo, CA

PlayStation; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in entertainment as a Software Engineer II in San Mateo, CA. Be part of a team that designs and builds high-quality Windows desktop applications using React Native and modern C++. Your contributions will help shape innovative gaming experiences for millions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Bonus package eligibility

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience building desktop applications.
• Hands-on experience with React Native (preferably React Native Windows).
• Experience writing automated tests and using debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and document new features in our Windows desktop app.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and UX designers to translate requirements.
• Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to performance

Reliability

Maintainability

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

C++17 or later

React Native

Windows SDKs

Git

Job description

Software Engineer II, Windows Application Development

United States, San Mateo, CA

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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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, Windows Application Developer

San Mateo, CA

We’re looking for a Software Engineer II to help design, build, and maintain our Windows desktop application using React Native Windows and C++. You’ll work closely with product owners, QA, UX, and backend teams to ship high-quality features and help evolve our engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and document new features in our Windows desktop app using React Native Windows and modern C++
• Collaborate with Product Managers and UX designers to translate requirements into technical designs
• Write and maintain unit tests and integration tests to ensure stability and prevent regressions
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and help maintain high code quality
• Diagnose and resolve performance, memory, and reliability issues on Windows
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements, automated build scripts, and release processes
• Stay current on React Native Windows, C++ standards, and Windows platform APIs—and share knowledge with the team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 2–4 years of professional experience building desktop applications
• Hands-on experience with React Native (preferably React Native Windows)
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later) and familiarity with Windows SDKs
• Experience writing automated tests (e.g., Jest, Google Test) and using debugging tools (e.g., WinDbg, Visual Studio)
• Familiarity with Git and code-review workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React Native Windows internals or native-module development
• Knowledge of Windows installer frameworks (e.g., WiX, MSIX) and update delivery mechanisms
• Familiarity with build automation tools such as CMake, MSBuild, or Bazel
• Exposure to telemetry and logging frameworks for desktop applications
• Understanding of networking concepts, binary patching, or differential updates
• Prior work on game-related tooling or launcher applications

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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.

$133,300 - $199,900 USD

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