Software Engineering Intern - Master's

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) invites aspiring engineers to join the Creative Automation team in Los Angeles for an 12-week internship. You will help build web apps that deliver personalized content across PlayStation experiences using ReactJS and Java, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in product and design.

You'll gain hands-on experience with modern frontend technologies, agile processes, and real-world debugging and testing, with guidance from experienced engineers and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Pursuing Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with React, JavaScript, or Java development.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices and collaborative engineering workflows.
• Experience using Git and SVN for source control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test web applications using ReactJS and Java in an agile development environment.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to understand user needs and build functional, intuitive interfaces.
• Write clean, maintainable, scalable code and follow software development best practices.
• Debug frontend issues and test code to ensure cross-environment reliability with guidance from senior engineers.
• Write unit and component tests to support quality and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical specifications and architecture documents.
• Gather and interpret information to turn ideas into practical solutions and prioritise tasks.
• Explore the latest frontend technologies and apply new skills to real-world projects.

Skills

React

JavaScript

Java

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS (in progress)

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

Role Summary:

Join the Creative Automation team at Sony Interactive Entertainment and gain hands‑on experience developing web applications that support personalized content across PlayStation experiences, including PS5, Web, and Mobile.

Our team is building technology that automatically delivers personalized creatives with minimal human intervention, helping players connect with relevant PlayStation content.

As an intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate with product and design teams to build user‑focused features, solve technical challenges, and improve web applications. You'll gain practical experience with ReactJS, Java, agile software development, and modern front‑end technologies while contributing to projects that reach millions of players.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and test web applications using ReactJS and Java in an agile development environment.

• Collaborate with product and design teams to understand user needs and build functional, intuitive, and visually appealing interfaces.

• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code while learning software development best practices and standards.

• Debug technical issues and test front‑end code to ensure applications work reliably across different environments, with guidance from experienced engineers.

• Write and complete unit and component tests to support application quality and performance.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical specifications and architecture documents.

• Gather and interpret information to turn ideas into practical solutions, prioritize tasks, and develop user‑focused features.

• Explore the latest front‑end technologies and apply new skills to real‑world development projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Experience in React, JavaScript, or Java application development.

• Familiarity with agile software development practices and collaborative engineering workflows.

• Experience using source control tools like Git and SVN.

• Experience working in a team‑focused software development environment.

• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and contribute.

Eligibility:

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Advanced Degree - Master's

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

• Must be available for the entire 12‑week internship period.

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

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.

Intern Pay Range
$50.50 - $50.50 USD

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