Software Engineer, PlayStation
$158.9-238.3k
+ Bonus
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
Posted today
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Posted today
$158.9-238.3k
+ Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.
Role
Who you are
- Our team consists of exceptionally talented software engineers, ranging from entry-level to principal engineers, who not only excel in their craft but are also passionate mentors dedicated to helping engineers grow and thrive
- With a strong commitment to personal development and a culture that supports continuous growth, this is a phenomenal opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- We thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and fun atmosphere, where innovation and the pursuit of excellence are key to our success
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field with at least 3 years of hands-on software development experience (ideally using Java for backend microservices development with Spring Boot)
- Experience with servlet containers (e.g., Tomcat), JAX-RS, Spring, and related technologies
- Experience building RESTful services and working with JSON and XML
- Familiarity with data storage technologies like MySQL, Cassandra, AstraDB, and search engine technologies like Elasticsearch
- Familiarity with streaming technologies such as Kafka and Flink
- Knowledge of cloud technologies and containerization tools such as AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
- A solid understanding of agile development methodologies, along with experience in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- A proactive attitude with an ability to deliver high-quality results
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-functional and geographically distributed teams
- A passion for delivering high-quality software and an enthusiasm to inspire, motivate, and collaborate with team members to achieve success
What the job involves
- PlayStation is a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, bringing unparalleled gaming experiences to millions of players worldwide
- We are looking for a dedicated Software Engineer II to join our Retail & Personalization team, an integral part of the Commerce division
- In this role, you’ll directly contribute to the company’s monetization strategy and have the chance to work on exciting, complex, technically challenging, and high-impact projects that influence millions of PlayStation users
- If you're ready for a role that is as rewarding as it is technically engaging, this is the position for you
- As part of our team, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing scalable, reliable, and high-performing backend services that power PlayStation Store & Personalization experiences
- Designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and continuously improving backend software solutions
- Conducting thorough code reviews with peers
- Collaborating with product managers and UX designers to translate business requirements into elegant software solutions
- Working with engineers on PlayStation consoles, backend services, and QA teams to implement and test features
- Contributing to pioneering engineering initiatives
- Diagnosing and solving operational issues in a timely manner to ensure high availability of our services
Our take
Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - Playstation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionize gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.
As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.
PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.
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Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
- Free fruit every day in our offices
- On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
- On-site subsidised cafés
- On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care assistance
- x2 volunteering days each year
- Group pension plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
- Free giveaways of select first party products and services
- Discounts on PlayStation products
- Discounts on Sony products
- Access to other corporate discounts
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Jim Ryan
(CEO, not founder)Ryan joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. Taking over as SIEE president in 2011, he later moved on to head of global sales and marketing at SIE in April 2016. Ryan has served as deputy president of SIE since January 2018, before being appointed CEO in February 2019.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at PlayStation
- We're proud to celebrate diversity at PlayStation
- Our Employee Resource groups, including Women@PlayStation, REPRESENT@PlayStation, Wellbeing@PlayStation, and our award-winning LGBTQ+ group, Pride@PlayStation, actively promote inclusion in the workplace and beyond
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