Software Engineer, PlayStation

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 1-3 years of software engineering experience through internships, academic projects, or professional work
• Experience with modern frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar frameworks
• Experience developing backend services or APIs using Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or similar languages
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in collaborative Agile development environments
• Good communication and collaboration skills with a willingness to learn from cross-functional teams

Desirable

• This role sits at the intersection of backend systems, cloud infrastructure, web applications, analytics, and operational tooling
• You will partner closely with platform engineers, trust & safety teams, game studios, and product stakeholders to design and deliver reliable systems that improve player safety, operational efficiency, and developer productivity
• Design and build scalable web applications and backend services that power Trust & Safety operations and player protection systems
• Develop modern frontend experiences using React/TypeScript and backend services using Node.js, Python, Go, or similar technologies
• Build internal moderation tools, policy enforcement systems, telemetry dashboards, analytics platforms, and operational workflows
• Design APIs and platform services that integrate with multiplayer and live-service gaming ecosystems
• Contribute to cloud-native infrastructure running on Kubernetes/GCP/AWS, including CI/CD pipelines, observability, and deployment automation
• Improve reliability, scalability, and operational visibility across safety and platform services
• Partner with cross-functional teams including product managers, data engineers, security teams, policy stakeholders, and game studios
• Help drive automation and developer productivity through tooling, operational frameworks, and platform improvements
• Contribute to technical discussions and collaborate with senior engineers on platform design and implementation
• Learn and grow within a collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Depending on your background and interests, you may contribute to:
• Trust & Safety platforms and moderation systems
• Policy enforcement workflows and operational tooling
• Telemetry, analytics, and observability platforms
• AI-assisted moderation and safety workflows
• Developer tools and internal operational dashboards
• Game platform APIs and backend services
• CI/CD and deployment automation systems
• Cloud-native infrastructure and orchestration
• Reliability engineering and operational excellence initiatives
• Studio-facing integrations and safety enablement tooling