Staff Engineer, PlayStation

Developer Experience

$182.5-273.7k

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Java

Terraform

Golang

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Job no longer available

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Job no longer available

$182.5-273.7k

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Python

Java

Terraform

Golang

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Company mission

To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience (10+ years) as a software engineer
Experience in developer tools, frameworks, and processes
Proven track record of leading and delivering successful projects related to developer experience
A developer-centric mindset and a passion for building high-quality platforms for other developers
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
In-depth knowledge of cloud native software development practices, tools, and technologies
Prior experience in mentoring and guiding other engineers
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and workflows and value streams
Experience with agile development methodologies and working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Well versed in AWS/GCP cloud technologies

Desirable

Experience with organization and workflow analysis techniques, such as Cognitive Task Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Business Process Mapping, and SPACE
Passion for creating an exceptional developer experience and driving continuous improvement
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
Working experience in Kubernetes and docker infrastructure
Java/golang/python development experience
Infrastructure as code (Terraform/ Cloudformation)

What the job involves

Lead the development and execution of the product vision for developer experience, aligning it with the company's overall objectives and goals
Develop a strong community that offers support and guidance to developers, while also motivating them to engage and contribute to the community
Design and implement scalable and efficient tools, frameworks, and processes that streamline the development workflow and enhance developer productivity
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related to developer tools, frameworks, and technologies, and evaluate their potential impact on our developer experience and productivity
Work closely with the development team to understand their pain points, gather feedback, and proactively address their needs to create a better day-to-day experience
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and effectiveness of our developer experience initiatives
Analyze organizational dynamics and culture to promote adoption of improvement efforts
Analyze data and gather insights to identify areas for improvement and inform decision-making processes related to developer experience
Mentor and guide other engineers in the team, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

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 revolutionise 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.