Data Engineering Manager, PlayStation

• Proven experience managing geographically distributed teams and effectively handling collaboration across multiple time zones
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Extensive expertise in time-series databases and building/optimizing scalable data pipelines
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, Kafka, and real-time processing frameworks like Flink
• Solid foundation in DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and system monitoring
• Hands-on experience with software engineering in languages such as Scala, Python, or Java
• Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT pipelines, database systems (SQL and NoSQL), and distributed systems
• A solution-minded individual who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and data engineering excellence
• Open-minded, collaborative, and adaptable, with a strong focus on team success
• Proactive, hands-on, and eager to solve complex problems

Desirable

• We are seeking an innovative, solution-oriented Engineering Manager to lead our dynamic, globally distributed Data Engineering team
• As the leader of a team with members located in Berlin, the US, and Australia, you will manage seven highly skilled engineers responsible for designing and scaling PlayStation’s data infrastructure for game streaming telemetry
• This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Analytics, Applied AI, R&D, and Service Reliability Engineering
• Your ability to manage global teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders (primarily US-based), and address complex data challenges will be key to your success in this role
• Manage and mentor a geographically distributed team of talented engineers (Berlin, US, and Australia)
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment through regular communication, promoting innovation, and cultivating a culture of learning
• Ensure team alignment across time zones and facilitate seamless collaboration with other teams
• Data Engineering Strategy:
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data pipelines and real-time processing frameworks using technologies like Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes
• Oversee the development and maintenance of telemetry systems, ensuring they meet the demands of PlayStation’s game streaming services
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Serve as the main point of contact for key stakeholders, primarily based in the US, ensuring clarity on requirements and timely delivery of solutions
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders by effectively communicating technical solutions in business terms
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with teams such as Analytics, Applied AI, R&D (Erick Flores), TechOps, and Service Reliability Engineering to ensure seamless data integration and optimize performance
• Collaborate with the engineers building the game streaming stack to align data processing solutions with broader infrastructure needs
• Innovation & Problem-Solving:
• Drive continuous improvement by introducing cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and methodologies in data engineering and DevOps
• Encourage creative problem-solving to tackle complex challenges in handling large-scale, real-time telemetry data
• Operational Excellence:
• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of data solutions, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability
• Establish success metrics and continuously optimize processes to support PlayStation’s data-driven goals