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Staff Software Engineer, TechOps Systems & Integrations

Sony Interactive Entertainment's Future Technology Group (FTG) team is leading the cloud gaming revolution, putting console-quality video games on any device! We are looking for passionate software engineers who are fascinated by the technologies behind the Internet and cloud computing.

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Technical Operations Systems & Integrations team, you’ll play a key role in the design and development of critical systems for network observability and protection in a large geographically distributed network infrastructure. Additionally, you will play an essential role in the development of our internal Cloud Services Hub—a centralized platform designed to drive seamless customer engagement, streamline service delivery, and empower innovative solutions.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years of relevant development experience

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

Skills & Knowledge

Proficiency in Java required
Proficiency in Python required
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

Additional Attributes

Familiar with Agile development environment
Enjoys working in a multifaceted and fast-paced environment
Strong communication and documentation skills
Accountability
Contribution to the open-source community is a plus (ie. blogs, source code, etc)
Experience with SQL, Kafka is a plus
Gamer is a plus

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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.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for 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. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$192,500—$288,700 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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Staff Software Engineer

Cloud Services / Distributed Systems

Sony Interactive Entertainment

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