Software Engineer I

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San Diego, CA
In-Office
122K-183K Annually
Gaming
The Role

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

We’re thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity to join our Trust and Safety engineering team. As a key contributor, you'll collaborate with Product, Operations, Legal and worldwide Engineering teams to develop and integrate sophisticated online safety technologies into the PlayStation ecosystem.

This role provides an exciting chance to help keep PlayStation’s players safe and make a positive impact on the gaming community. You’ll design, develop, and implement cutting-edge services to detect, report, and manage toxic behaviors and harmful content across games and the PlayStation Network. If you’re driven to make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to see you on our team!

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members and game developers to integrate safety features that enhance the PlayStation gaming experience.
  • Support the development and maintenance of software solutions that align with SIE’s trust and safety standards.
  • Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues to ensure reliable service.
  • Participate in the design and architecture discussions for new features and enhancements.
  • Continuously learn and improve your coding and problem-solving skills by working with experienced engineers.

Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React).
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems with guidance from team members.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to collaborating with a variety of partners.
  • Eagerness to work in an inclusive, diverse environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with trust and safety practices or technologies.
  • Hands-on experience through internships, personal projects, or coursework in web or server-side development.
  • Interest in gaming and knowledge of the gaming community and online player experiences.

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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.

$122,200$183,200 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. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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The Company
Aliso Viejo, CA
8,768 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics.
We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.

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