Principal Software Engineer - Android / UI

Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, the candidate will be a lead member of the team, partnering across Product Management, Architects, Engineering, and Operations. The Principal Software Engineer will drive the UI architecture direction for the next generation cross-platform mobile application, applying industry standard best practices and implementation to fluid performant experiences with maximum extensivity. The candidate will participate in product road-map discussions and identify key areas for improvement in the product and incorporate these goals into ongoing and future development initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, design, 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.
• Lead 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.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• 10+ 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.
• Expert in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Angular, or similar technologies for building responsive interfaces and dynamic applications.
• Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, measure and optimize UI and application performance, with a focus on UI response time and efficient network usage
• Have taken a project from scoping requirements to actual launch of product at global scale
• Ability to build strong partnerships with architects and engineers to influence technology decisions
• Accel at documenting designs, implementation and test for international teams
• Experience with open-source contributions, especially library development
• Expert in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization
• Proficiency in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs

Role Offers:

• SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Bonus package.