Software Engineering Manager, PlayStation

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems, and at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of distributed computing concepts, including data replication, consistency, fault tolerance, and load balancing
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in languages commonly used in distributed systems (e.g., Java, Python, Go) and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and delivering high-impact projects
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Desirable

• The PlayStation Commerce Content Discovery team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Distributed Computing Engineering Manager to lead our team of engineers in building and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems
• In this role, you will drive the development of robust, scalable solutions that power our core services, ensuring they can handle high volumes of data and traffic
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, and Operations, to ensure our systems are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on distributed computing, providing guidance on best practices, technical challenges, and professional development
• System Architecture: Oversee the design and implementation of distributed systems, ensuring they are resilient, secure, and optimized for high availability
• Project Management: Manage the planning and execution of projects, aligning with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope
• Technical Strategy: Define and implement the technical strategy for distributed computing, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry trends
• Performance Optimization: Drive efforts to monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance, addressing bottlenecks and enhancing the scalability of our distributed systems
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to distributed system architecture, data management, and system reliability