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Staff Software Engineer at Sony

Staff Software Engineer

Sony · California, US

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Staff Software Engineer

Sony · California, US

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About the Role

SEPS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to support the development of the applications that power the Sony Engagement Platform. In this role, you will design and build secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences across Sony’s global ecosystem. As a Staff Engineer, you will contribute to both front-end and back-end systems, playing a hands-on role in architecture, implementation, and technical leadership. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to build robust, maintainable applications. This is a dynamic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and are passionate about solving complex challenges with clean, thoughtful code.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design and develop RESTful API Endpoints, ensuring high performance, scalability and maintainability.
  • Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to build dynamic, responsive, and user-centric web applications that deliver seamless user experiences.
  • Define robust data models and database schemas, and manage relational or NoSQL databases with a strong emphasis on data integrity and performance optimization.
  • Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for application architecture, design, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Provide accurate task estimations and delivery timelines, contributing to effective sprint planning and execution.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation, responding promptly to production issues and ensuring system stability and uptime.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Requirements

  • 8+ years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases
  • Experience in Full Stack development
  • Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python
  • Experience in REST API design and implementation
  • Highly Proficient in HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript
  • Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Desire to collaborate and to develop strong and positive team relationships
  • Attention to detail, organizational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of React best practices
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated deployment tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum

Skills

  • Java
  • Go
  • Python
  • REST API design
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Angular
  • Ember
  • Jest
  • Babel
  • TypeScript
  • UI/UX design
  • Database management
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • DevOps
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Jenkins
  • Agile
  • SAFe
  • Scrum

Location

  • Remote

Work Type

  • Hybrid work schedules

Experience Level

  • Staff Engineer
  • 8+ years professional experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $200,000 to $235,000

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
  • Vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Summer Fridays (early release)
  • 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
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Annual incentive bonus

About the Company

  • 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, from games and anime to music, film, and live experiences—empowering 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/

Equal Opportunity

  • SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
  • Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
  • We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third-party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page: www.sonyjobs.com. Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact careers@sonyusa.com before submitting any information.
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