Sr Software Eng

Sony Interactive Entertainment•Los Angeles, CA

26d•Hybrid

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. Senior Backend Engineer - PlayStation At PlayStation, we're on a mission to craft seamless, scalable, and immersive experiences that connect millions of players around the world. We design and build the powerful backend systems that enable real-time interactions, personalized content, and dynamic gameplay features—defining how players experience play on our platforms. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll take a lead role in designing and developing cloud-native, high-performance systems that power the next generation of PlayStation experiences. You'll work closely with designers, client engineers, and product managers to deliver robust, reliable, and joyful services at global scale. We thrive on innovation, teamwork, and excellence—and we can't wait for you to help us push the boundaries of what's possible in gaming!

Requirements

7+ years of professional backend development experience with scalable, production-grade systems
Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with strong understanding of object-oriented design principles
Experience developing high-performance, distributed web services using container-based architectures
Expertise with MySQL or similar relational databases, plus exposure to NoSQL technologies like Cassandra or Redis
Experience with AWS services and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry)
Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS, or similar)
Strong communication skills, Agile team experience, and a sense of ownership for your work
A proactive approach that values scalability, maintainability, and user experience

Nice To Haves

A passion for gaming, creator ecosystems, and player-driven innovation
Experience with load testing, profiling, and performance tuning backend systems
Familiarity with feature flagging, A/B testing, or experimentation frameworks
Curiosity about Generative AI (GenAI) tools to enhance developer productivity and creativity

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain distributed, cloud-based backend services that scale to millions of players.
Champion code quality, reliability, and maintainability through clean design and strong testing practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver high-impact player features and system improvements.
Optimize performance and reliability through observability, automation, and continuous improvement.
Mentor other engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing, experimentation, and technical excellence.