Software Engineer II, Data Platform

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?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.Software Engineer II- Data PlatformHybrid: San DiegoDo you want to join a team of talented engineers dedicated to enhancing the PlayStation experience for millions of users and creators? As part of our Data Platform team, you will play a key role in building cutting-edge systems that power PlayStation’s data-driven features, delivering impactful insights and enabling seamless, interactive experiences!The Software Engineers within our Platform Engineering Group design, build, document, and deploy large-scale data platforms that optimize performance and scalability across PlayStation systems. You will work on solving complex data challenges, improving platform capabilities, and ensuring high availability, all while supporting a dynamic, interactive environment for PlayStation users.We’re looking for someone who is passionate about building innovative data platforms that scale to millions of users, collaborating across Engineering and Product teams in an agile environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, tools, and processes, helping to drive forward our technical and architectural goals.ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development, testing, and deployment of high-quality code across the data platformCollaborate actively with global teams across multiple time zones, ensuring alignment and continuitySupport platform capabilities for data cataloging, analytics, and ETL/ELT pipelinesAssist in identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing improvements with guidance from senior engineersBuild and support services that handle structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data (audio, video, text, images)Participate in on-call rotation for production support and help troubleshoot critical issuesContribute to platform documentation and maintain clarity for internal consumersPresent work in team demos and represent engineering contributions in internal discussionsFollow best practices in testing, monitoring, and deployment to ensure platform reliabilityContinuously learn and apply new tools, patterns, and technologies in the data platform spaceRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science3+ years of direct experience developing scalable, distributed systemsProficient in at least one language: Scala, Java, or PythonExperience building or maintaining cloud-based applications/services (AWS preferred, GCP is a plus)Exposure to event streaming platforms such as Kafka, Kinesis, or SQS and Data IngestionFamiliarity with distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Apache FlinkUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability best practicesComfortable working in a globally distributed teamWillingness to participate in production on-call rotationsNice to HaveExposure to Databricks or similar unified data platformsExperience working with unstructured data formats such as images, video, or audioFamiliarity with data cataloging, lineage, and metadata toolsExperience supporting platform-scale features such as ETL frameworks, analytics services, or data quality checksKnowledge of GCP or multi-cloud environmentsCuriosity and enthusiasm for tackling scalability and reliability challengesYour First 90 Days30 Days: Ramp up on our tech stack, development tools, and team workflows. Deliver your first minor enhancement or bug fix and sync with global peers.60 Days: Begin contributing to core platform features. Participate in code/design reviews and propose improvements.90 Days: Own medium-scope features end-to-end. Engage in roadmap discussions and build strong cross-functional relationships with global stakeholders.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.$150,100—$225,100 USDPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.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. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.