Staff Software Engineer

Sony Interactive Entertainment • San Mateo, CA

107d • $198,200 - $297,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will partner with Product Management, Architects, Engineering, and Operations as a senior team member. You have extensive hands-on technical expertise coupled with ingenuity and excellent communication skills. You will use your understanding of Android, SDK development, and constraints to help pave the way for future innovation on our platforms. You will assist in driving the SDK architecture direction for our next-generation cross-platform mobile application, applying industry standard best practices and implementation to provide robust solutions to our development partners.

Requirements

• Passion for crafting performant and easy to use APIs to maximize developer productivity and device functionality.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in developing single-page web applications or mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development, including emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
• Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, measure, and optimize application performance.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with architects and engineers to influence technology decisions.
• Expert in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.
• Experience with PlayStation devices and consumer commerce flows.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate SDK functionality to streamline development across mobile and console teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
• Lead the SDK development using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements and meeting project milestones.
• Quickly adopt new Android features and incorporate them into our SDK.
• Collaborate closely with international teams, stakeholders, and product managers (USA, Japan, UK) to translate requirements into actionable work packages.
• 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
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree