Software Engineer II

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San Mateo, CA
In-Office
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.

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Software Engineer II in San Mateo, CA to perform day-to-day tasks on database operation including scaling up, scaling down systems, database upgrades and fixing ad hoc issues to maintain underlying data infrastructure of the PlayStation Network. Requires a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent and one (1) year of experience assessing systems responsible for handling common operational tasks and designing solutions to improve the automation used to perform these tasks. Prior experience must include one (1) year of experience enhancing database automation through code using GoLang and writing shell scripts to enhance systems performance with minimal downtime; utilizing Amazon Web Service (AWS) Software Development Kits (SDK) to interact with infrastructure and develop tools to automate tasks; working with NoSQL-style document stores including Cassandra, Aerospike, and Couchbase to improve functionalities of these database technologies; working with AWS services and deploying services on AWS cloud; and utilizing configuration management tools including chef or ansible. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. Sony is an EOE.


Salary range: $194,614.00 – $281,500.00/year

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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