Software Engineering Intern – Undergraduate

PlayStation; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayStation Portal engineering team at Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience developing software that enhances the PlayStation Portal user experience. You’ll collaborate with experienced software engineers in an Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and improve system software and user interface features for PlayStation Portal.

This internship offers practical experience with Android-based software development, user interface

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience programming in C++, Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP, and debugging.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Experience developing Android applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software features for PlayStation Portal with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Develop and improve system software and user interface features that enhance the PlayStation Portal user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while applying software development best practices.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot software in development environments and on devices to identify and resolve issues.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of an Agile Scrum team.
• Collaborate with engineers across teams to investigate technical challenges and develop solutions.
• Gain hands-on experience with Android-based software development and learn how features move from design through implementation, testing, and delivery.

Skills

C++

Java

Kotlin

JavaScript

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering

Tools

Android development tools

Job description

Role Summary:

Join the PlayStation Portal engineering team at Sony Interactive Entertainment and gain hands‑on experience developing software that enhances the PlayStation Portal user experience.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you'll collaborate with experienced software engineers in an Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and improve system software and user interface features for PlayStation Portal.

This internship offers practical experience with Android-based software development, user interface technologies, and software engineering practices. You'll contribute to real‑world projects while learning how software features are designed, implemented, tested, and delivered for a consumer gaming product.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and implement software features for PlayStation Portal with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Develop and improve system software and user interface features that enhance the PlayStation Portal user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while applying software development best practices.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot software in development environments and on devices to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives as part of an Agile Scrum team.
• Collaborate with engineers across different teams and disciplines to investigate technical challenges and develop solutions.
• Gain hands‑on experience with Android‑based software development and learn how features move from initial design through implementation, testing, and delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience programming in at least one language such as C++, Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of fundamental software engineering concepts, including data structures, algorithms, object‑oriented programming, and debugging.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, a willingness to learn new technologies, and an interest in software development for gaming platforms and consumer devices.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively as part of a software engineering team.
• Interest in working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Experience developing applications or software for Android is a plus.
• Experience with Java, Kotlin, C++, JavaScript, or Android development tools is beneficial.
• Experience with UI or application development is a plus.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems is beneficial.
• Experience developing software applications through coursework, personal projects, or previous internships is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development is beneficial.
• Interest in PlayStation, PlayStation Portal, gaming technology, or consumer electronics is a plus.

Eligibility

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Undergraduate
• 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.

Intern Pay Range

$50 — $50 USD

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.

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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