Staff Engineer, AI Native

Sony; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) is seeking an AI-Native Staff Software Engineer to design and build scalable, secure solutions powering Sony’s global fan-engagement platform. You will guide AI coding agents, craft robust APIs, and mentor junior engineers across the SEPS ecosystem.

You will collaborate with frontend teams to deliver high-quality user experiences, maintain documentation, and contribute to sprint planning with accurate delivery estimates, while upholding SEPS standards and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience working with medium/large codebases.
• Experience in Full Stack development.
• Experience with Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience in REST API design and implementation.
• Highly proficient in HTML, CSS, JS ecosystems with React/Angular/Ember, Jest, Babel, TypeScript.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles.
• Proficiency with AI-native coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) as a primary delivery vehicle.
• Working knowledge of prompt engineering, context management, and structured output patterns.
• Familiarity with agent development concepts, tool use, and workflow chaining.
• Awareness of secure AI coding practices including prompt injection, sandbox basics, and access control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and develop RESTful API Endpoints with high performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to build dynamic web apps with great UX.
• Define data models and manage relational or NoSQL databases for performance and integrity.
• Direct and govern AI coding agents across delivery lifecycle and enforce standards.
• Design and maintain agent workflows using AI-native development framework.
• Configure and maintain prompt engineering patterns and structured output schemas.
• Trace, debug, and triage agent tool calls and prompt outputs.
• Create and maintain architecture, configuration, and maintenance docs.
• Provide accurate task estimations and delivery timelines for sprints.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure production stability.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote AI-native practices.
• Uphold honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct.

Skills

Full Stack development

Java

Go

Python

REST API design

HTML/CSS/JS

React

UI/UX design

AI-native coding tools

Prompt engineering

Agent development concepts

Security in AI coding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

React

Angular

Ember

Jest

Babel

TypeScript

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team, where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS, we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the content—and the creators—they love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful, data-driven engagement across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem, from games and anime to music, film, and live experiences—empowering both internal teams and external partners to build at scale. Our mission is to create a world-class engagement platform that not only enhances existing revenue streams but also drives new opportunities through a robust ecosystem of partners and creators. By decoupling application development from platform services, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital engagement and want to be part of a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our team. Together, we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for what’s possible in the realm of engagement. To learn more visit: www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/technology/stories/entries/sep_introduction/

POSITION SUMMARY

SEPS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI-Native Staff Software Engineer to support the development of the applications that power the Sony Engagement Platform. In this role, you will design and build secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences across Sony’s global ecosystem.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect, design and develop RESTful API Endpoints, ensuring high performance, scalability and maintainability.

• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to build dynamic, responsive, and user‑centric web applications that deliver seamless user experiences.

• Define robust data models and database schemas, and manage relational or NoSQL databases with a strong emphasis on data integrity and performance optimization.

• Direct and govern AI coding agents across the delivery lifecycle, setting context, reviewing agent‑generated output, and enforcing SEPS delivery standards at every gate.

• Design and maintain agent workflows using agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) and the AI‑native development framework, ensuring structured, auditable, and high‑quality delivery.

• Configure and maintain prompt engineering patterns, structured output schemas, with rules and guardrails to align agent behavior with SEPS platform standards.

• Trace, debug, and triage agent tool calls, prompt failures, and unexpected outputs, maintaining visibility into AI‑assisted delivery at every stage.

• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for application architecture, design, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.

• Provide accurate task estimations and delivery timelines, contributing to effective sprint planning and execution.

• Participate in the on‑call rotation, responding promptly to production issues and ensuring system stability and uptime.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of AI‑native ways of working, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• 8+ years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases

• Experience in Full Stack development

• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python

• Experience in REST API design and implementation

• Highly Proficient in HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript

• Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles

• Demonstrated proficiency with AI-native coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot) as a primary delivery vehicle, not a productivity add‑on

• Working knowledge of prompt engineering, context management, and structured output patterns

• Familiarity with agent development concepts, tool use, function calling, approvals, and workflow chaining

• Awareness of secure AI coding practices including prompt injection, sandbox basics, and access control

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Desire to collaborate and to develop strong and positive team relationships

• Attention to detail, organizational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree

• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.

• Database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of React best practices

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines

• Automated deployment tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)

• Experience with the AI-native development framework (e.g. BMad Method)

• Familiarity with MCP, A2A concepts, tool-connection patterns, and agent skill configuration

• Eval basics, writing test cases, applying LLM-as‑judge concepts, and defining acceptance criteria for AI-generated output

• Experience tracing and debugging prompt chains, tool calls, and agent failures

• Understanding of hallucination reduction techniques, prompt caching, and model fallback strategies

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum

Benefits:

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and