Senior Software Engineer

PlayStation Global • San Mateo, CA

104d • $187,700 - $281,000

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer, you have hands-on technical expertise, ingenuity, and excellent communication skills. You will use your understanding of game development, Android, and the family of Developer Tools it provides to ensure excellent software is produced. You will leverage, contribute and educate users on how to interact with these tools, offering best practices, setup assistance, and expert advice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in developing game applications or related fields.
• Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development, including emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ in Android, NDK and JNI.
• Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
• Demonstrated ability to measure and optimize application performance in multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.
• Shipped at least one mobile game title.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with open-source contributions.
• Experience in graphics debugging.
• Experience in a middleware engine such as Unreal or Unity.
• Shipped at least one game title on a PlayStation console.

Responsibilities

• Advanced proficiency in current and future Android Developer Tools related to the spectrum of phases found in game development: debugging, packaging and performance analysis.
• Keep working knowledge of how major middleware engines integrate with Android Developer Tools, identifying any shortcoming, and driving for the best setup or adoption.
• Maintaining and evolving a list of best practices as uncovered by use of the Android Developer Tools.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Wellness program.
• Employee discounts for Sony products.
• Bonus package eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree