Software Engineering Manager, Mobile

Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in building the next-generation cross-platform mobile application. The Software Engineering Manager will partner with Product Management, Architects, Engineering, and Operations to drive the UI direction of mobile applications, applying industry-standard best practices and implementation to fluid, performant experiences with maximum extensivity. This role involves participating in product road-map discussions, identifying key areas for improvement in the product, and incorporating these goals into ongoing and future development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong people skills, extensive hands-on technical expertise, ingenuity, broad industry knowledge, and excellent communication skills. They should have a proven track record of building and leading talented engineering teams to deliver outstanding Android features, UI frameworks, and high-performance, innovative technical solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of experienced software engineers.
• Driving forward research, development, and implementation of Android features, UI frameworks, and high-performance UI, innovative technical solutions.
• Working with technical leads, engineers, and project managers to plan goals and objectives.
• Lead the mobile app development using Agile methodologies like Scrum.
• Connecting with international stakeholders, making sure our solutions meet customer needs.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.
• Encouraging research, innovation, and a culture of continuous learning in the team.
• Fostering a strong team culture, morale, and cohesiveness.
• Support technical leads by ensuring that the team can access tools and resources to perform their work effectively.
• Aligning team objectives with the overall organizational goals and long-term vision.
• Conducting staff appraisals, fostering individual growth and development through regular one-to-ones, and identifying and mitigating risks.
• Handling administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Genuine passion for crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience delivering technologies in the interactive entertainment industry.
• Excellent people skills with line management experience.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.
• Strong project management skills, with proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
• Have taken a project from scoping requirements to actual launch of product at global scale.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, measure, and optimize UI and application performance.
• Accel at documenting designs, implementation, and tests for international teams.
• Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
• Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Angular, or similar technologies.
• Experience in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.

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.