Director, Engineering

Sony Group Corporation

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Work type
Remote
Location
CA
Salary
$240,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
86 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $258k
This role $255k
$185k most similar roles pay here $319k

This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $225,000–$291,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $255k versus about $258k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Sony Group Corporation

Sony Group Corporation is a Tokyo-based multinational conglomerate and a leading global entertainment and technology company.

Sony Group Corporation currently has 15 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $187,500–$207,500 across 12 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Engineering

Director, Engineering joins the Sony Engagement Platform Services team to lead the development and activation of a comprehensive engagement platform. This role involves designing, scaling, and optimizing a technology ecosystem that includes storefronts, digital purchases, subscription services, and account and identity systems. The leader will manage engineering teams to deliver cross-platform projects while fostering an inclusive culture focused on innovation and accountability. Key technical requirements include expertise in cloud-native architectures like AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as microservices and event-driven systems. The role also requires proficiency in AI/ML-driven personalization, intelligent search, recommendation systems, and acquisition technology stacks involving audience segmentation and campaign automation. This position addresses the core challenge of creating seamless, scalable commerce technologies to drive fan engagement across various entertainment sectors including games, music, film, and live experiences.

What does a Engineering Director earn?

Median $307000 from 31 postings across 22 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and implement the vision for the engagement ecosystem, including storefronts, digital purchases, and subscription services.
  • Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of engineers to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Design, scale, and optimize the Engagement platform technology ecosystem across multiple Sony operating companies.
  • Manage the development of core systems including payments, search, content discovery, and account identity management.
  • Drive the delivery of cross-platform projects through effective estimation, planning, and iterative value delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative engineering culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team performance and operational outcomes.
  • Align technical initiatives with business objectives by partnering with executives across product, marketing, and finance.

What we're looking for

  • BS or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • MS in Computer Science is preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in commerce, fintech, or digital platforms.
  • At least 7 years of experience in engineering leadership roles.
  • Proven expertise in commerce platforms, digital storefronts, subscriptions, and account/identity management.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and event-driven systems.
  • Strong background in AI/ML-driven personalization, intelligent search, and recommendation systems.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR and CCPA.

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