Software Engineer II (Mobile App)

PlayStation Global•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Software Engineer II, Mobile Application San Diego, CA You will be a key member of our mobile app team and determine the core infrastructure of our next generation cross-platform mobile application to enhance the PlayStation ecosystem. Come be part of the team to realize the mobile experience for our 100M+ monthly active PlayStation users. Explore the PlayStation App: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/playstation-app/

Requirements

Genuine passion for crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences that prioritize usability and performance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2+ years of experience in developing single-page web applications or mobile applications.
Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in iOS and Android development, including emerging technologies.
Proficiency in either iOS (Objective-C/Swift and Xcode) or Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Vue, Svelte, or similar technologies for building responsive interfaces and dynamic applications.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
Demonstrated ability to measure and optimize UI and application performance, with a focus on UI response time and efficient network usage.
Experience in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.
Proficiency in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

Build and integrate frameworks to streamline development across mobile and console teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
Lead the development of a mobile app using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements and meeting project milestones.
Develop and maintain high-quality applications using React Native, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance standards.
Design and implement reusable, cross-platform UI components with a focus on scalability and maintainability, applying architectural patterns like MVC, MVVM, and MVP.
Collaborate closely with international teams of UI designers and product managers (USA, Japan, UK) to translate requirements into actionable work packages, creating engaging mobile user experiences.
Represent the team in technical forums by presenting designs, sharing knowledge, and contributing insights to other Sony software development groups.