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Staff Software Engineer (Cloud Services / Distributed Systems)

Staff Software Engineer for building cloud gaming solutions.
PlayStation Global
Hybrid
On-Site
United States
USD 192,500 - 288,700
Job Description
Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Future Technology Group (FTG) team. This team is responsible for leading the charge in cloud gaming. The Staff Software Engineer will be instrumental in designing and developing essential systems for network observability and protection. They will also contribute to the development of the internal Cloud Services Hub, a platform aimed at enhancing customer engagement and streamlining service delivery. This role is based in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide domain direction and influence overall strategy of projects/products.
  • Gather functional requirements and develop technical specifications.
  • Review and consult on designs by other engineers.
  • Architect major features, frameworks, sub-systems while modeling high standards for testable design and automation.
  • Ownership of the implementation, and delivery of features/components from start to finish
  • Work closely with stakeholders and product owners to identify areas for product improvement
  • Proactive root cause analysis for reported issues
  • Communicate estimates, schedules, issues and dependencies to technical or project lead
  • Define and craft integration tests with Test Engineering teams
  • Continually bring new ideas and insights about technology to the engineering team
  • Mentor other team members on standard development methodologies
  • Advocates software craftsmanship and takes pride in their work

Requirements:
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant development experience
  • Proficiency in Java and Python
  • Previous experience working in Unix/Linux programming environments
  • Advanced knowledge of distributed systems architecture and cluster computing
  • Strong Knowledge in both NoSQL and Relational Data Stores
  • Strong understanding of concepts such as concurrency, parallelism, and event driven architecture
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Consul, and other CNCF technologies
  • Knowledge of Web technologies including REST, JSON, gRPC, and WebSocket
  • Intermediate knowledge of version control tools such as git and GitLab
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP and network programming
  • Previous experience with continuous integration and delivery

The 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.
  • Eligibility for a bonus package.
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PlayStation, a global leader in entertainment, is responsible for the PlayStation family of products and services, including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, and PlayStation Studios software titles. As part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, PlayStation is committed to innovation, technology, and providing an inclusive and empowering environment for its global team. The company values diversity and encourages individuals with a passion for play to explore opportunities within its organization.

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