Software Engineer II

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Software Engineer II in San Mateo, CA to develop and maintain high-quality applications and services, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance standards.

• Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent and two (2) years of experience developing client-side applications using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Redux for scalable UI architecture and modular design; maintaining source control and collaborative development workflows using Git, including creating, reviewing, and merging pull requests; implementing front-end performance optimization techniques including lazy loading and caching strategies to improve speed and responsiveness; participating in Agile software development methodologies, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and iterative releases; refining technical requirements and assessing implementation feasibility; applying JavaScript best practices to ensure maintainable, testable, and efficient code across web and mobile platforms; writing and maintaining responsive CSS that complies with WCAG accessibility standards and ensuring consistent user experience across devices; utilizing GraphQL to integrate frontend components with middleware and backend services; developing backend components and server logic using Node.js, including integrating APIs and handling middleware logic; and using Docker to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications in development and integration environments.
• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.