Software Engineer (contractor)
Job Description
Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their team in San Diego. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on full-stack development, focusing on web and Android applications. The position combines cutting-edge technology work with excellent work-life balance benefits, including a hybrid work model and flexible Fridays.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about development, with a keen interest in exploring new web frameworks and languages. You'll be working on developing scalable web services and applications, implementing cloud solutions, and designing APIs using modern patterns like REST and gRPC. The role requires strong technical skills in languages such as Golang, Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript, along with experience in cloud technologies and test-driven development.
Sony Electronics offers a collaborative environment that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As part of their U.S. Headquarters team, you'll contribute to innovative solutions that impact users globally. The company provides competitive compensation and unique benefits like monthly "Free Fridays" and early Friday shutdowns, especially during summer.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer who wants to work with a leading technology company known for pushing boundaries in consumer electronics and entertainment. The role combines technical challenges with a supportive work environment and strong emphasis on work-life balance. If you're passionate about creating high-quality software solutions and want to be part of a company that values innovation and diversity, this position at Sony Electronics could be your next career move.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer (contractor)
- Develop and maintain high-quality web services and applications
- Build scalable, high-throughput, low-latency cloud solutions
- Write unit tests as part of the development process
- Design APIs using RESTful and gRPC patterns
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions
Requirements For Software Engineer (contractor)
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Golang, Python, Typescript, Rust, or Javascript
- Experience writing unit tests as part of the development process
- Familiarity with defining and validating data types using JSON Schema or Protocol Buffers (protobuf)
- Solid understanding of RESTful and/or gRPC design patterns
- Experience building cloud solutions for high throughput and low latency
- Strong understanding of client-server architecture and web services
- Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS
Benefits For Software Engineer (contractor)
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Hybrid home/office workplace
- Monthly Free Fridays
- Early shutdowns on Fridays
- Summer half-days on Fridays
