Manager, Software Engineering

Sony•San Diego, CA

1d•$195,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team, where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS, we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the content—and the creators—they love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful, data-driven engagement across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem, including games, anime, music, film, and live experiences. We empower both internal teams and external partners to build at scale. Our mission is to create a world-class engagement platform that not only enhances existing revenue streams but also drives new opportunities through a robust ecosystem of partners and creators. By decoupling application development from platform services, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital engagement and want to be part of a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our team. Together, we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for what’s possible in the realm of engagement. To learn more visit: www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/technology/stories/entries/sep_introduction/

Requirements

Overall experience of at least 6 years in the software development industry
At least 2 years of people management experience, with experience managing multiple teams or one larger team
Able to manage, mentor, and empower teams, including other people managers
Proven leadership skills and a passion for building, maintaining, and deploying both internal business applications and highly available services
Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, and interpersonal skills. The ability to flex communication style to work with business and non-technical users in addition to engineers
Ability to balance priorities across multiple projects.
Ability to advise and influence technical discussions and decisions.
Experience with agile development practices emphasizing continuous improvement.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience with Java, Kotlin, or similar technologies, and delivering microservices

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with one or more of the following technologies or areas is a plus: React, React Native

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of engineers to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with strategic business goals and outcomes.
Foster a strong, inclusive, and collaborative engineering culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Drive the successful delivery of multiple cross-platform projects by guiding teams in effective estimation, planning, and iterative value delivery.
Collaborate effectively across global business units and product teams, navigating time zone differences to ensure alignment and progress.
Execute and iterate on the team's vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring initiatives remain focused, achievable, and value-driven.
Champion change and continuous improvement, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance team performance, processes, and outcomes.
Operate with autonomy and ownership in a large, distributed environment, consistently delivering results while managing complexity and ambiguity.
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus