Sobre este puesto de Staff Software Engineer en Sony
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/
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
JOB 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
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree
- 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
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.
Benefits:
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
What we offer you:
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
Other Programs:
Hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a 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, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $200,000 to $235,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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