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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.
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Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer
Madison, WI
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern frameworks and cloud-native services.
- Implement and enhance RESTful APIs, microservices, and integrations with internal and external platforms.
- Build performant, accessible, and responsive front-end user interfaces.
- Collaborate with peers and technical leads on system design, implementation, and code reviews.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices.
- Implement and contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability improvements.
- Support production systems through troubleshooting, debugging, and on-call participation as needed.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
- Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure operational readiness and supportability.
- Ensure compliance with security standards, data governance, and accessibility requirements.
- Provide accurate timelines for specific tasks assigned.
- Travel as needed for projects or support (5-10%).
Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with demonstrated expertise in both front-end and back-end systems.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue).
- Experience developing backend services using Node.js, Java, Go, or Python.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design, database modeling, and integration patterns.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or DynamoDB.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and modern DevOps workflows.
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of application security and secure development practices.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal supervision.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with distributed or event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, SNS/SQS).
- Familiarity with serverless technologies or infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Exposure to data streaming, analytics, or machine learning integration.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps culture.
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
- Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub).
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (AWS, Kubernetes, etc.) are a plus.
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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.
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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.
