Software Engineer

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now, PlayStation™Vue, PlayStation®Original and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions and regional headquarters in California, London and Tokyo.

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Software Engineer II in San Francisco, CA to develop software applications and add telemetry to understand, troubleshoot and improve performance, Time-to-Interactive KPIs (TTIs) and user-facing error rates. Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, or related field or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience developing test frameworks and setting up automation infrastructures using Python programming language. Prior experience must include two (2) years of experience authoring common APIs and libraries for test automation using software tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Git; designing and documenting test plans, test designs and test executions using test management tools; drafting and implementing program test cases, test plans, and test scripts, and performing GAP and Impact analysis; designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Continuous Integration and Continuous deployment tools, including Docker and GitHub, and Atlassian tools, including Jira with Jenkins; designing isolated and controlled development environments to test products prior to release; and utilizing streaming video services, including promotional and user generated content, and machine learning-based recommendations and advertisements during integration testing. Alternately, the employer will accept a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Send resumes to SIE-Job-Postings@sony.com & indicate job code [DB6421528]. Sony is an EOE.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role may be eligible for bonus and SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$140,415 - $188,600 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmo166-18-223-21-5-42 in your application.