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Staff Software Engineer

Sony is a global technology and entertainment company focused on filling the world with emotion through creativity and technology.
$220,000 - $240,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineer

Join Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS), a dynamic team building the next-generation platform that powers fan engagement across Sony's entertainment ecosystem. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be part of creating a world-class engagement platform that enhances revenue streams and drives new opportunities through partner and creator ecosystems.

The role combines both front-end and back-end development, requiring expertise in languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript frameworks including React. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing RESTful APIs, designing database schemas, and ensuring high performance and scalability of applications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $220,000 to $240,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements.

SEPS is looking for someone with 8+ years of professional experience who can contribute to technical leadership while maintaining hands-on development work. You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to build robust, maintainable applications. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in full-stack development, cloud technologies, and modern development practices.

Sony offers an inclusive environment promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, aligned with their purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology." The position includes opportunities for mentoring junior engineers, participating in system architecture decisions, and working on innovative solutions that impact millions of users across Sony's entertainment platforms.

The role combines technical excellence with leadership opportunities, offering a chance to shape the future of digital engagement while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, flexible work arrangements, educational assistance, and various other perks that make Sony an attractive employer for top tech talent.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Architect, design and develop RESTful API Endpoints
  • Collaborate with front-end engineers to build dynamic web applications
  • Define data models and database schemas
  • Create and maintain documentation
  • Provide task estimations and delivery timelines
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Mentor and support junior engineers

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Java
Python
React
TypeScript
JavaScript
  • 8+ years professional experience with medium/large complex code bases
  • Experience in Full Stack development
  • Experience with Java, Go, or Python
  • Experience in REST API design and implementation
  • Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks like React
  • Knowledge of UI/UX design principles
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience with cloud technologies (AWS) and containerization
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee assistance plan and behavioral health benefits
  • Fertility benefits and adoption assistance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Education assistance and student loan programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Summer Fridays and winter break
  • Annual incentive bonus
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Sony product discounts

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