Staff Software Engineer

Sony Group Corporation

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Hybrid
Location
San Diego, CALos Angeles, CA
Employment
Full-time
Posted
49 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer joins the Sony Engagement Platform Services team to support the development of applications powering the Sony Engagement Platform. In this role, you will architect, design, and develop secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions, including RESTful API endpoints and dynamic web applications. You will define data models, manage relational or NoSQL databases, and provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers. The position requires proficiency in Java, Go, or Python, along with the JavaScript ecosystem, including React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript. You will also utilize AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Terraform and Jenkins. This role solves the technical challenge of decoupling application development from platform services to enable data-driven engagement across games, anime, music, film, and live experiences.

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What you'll do

  • Architect, design, and develop high-performing, scalable RESTful API endpoints.
  • Build dynamic, responsive, and user-centric web applications in collaboration with front-end engineers.
  • Define robust data models and manage relational or NoSQL databases for performance optimization.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for application architecture, design, and configuration.
  • Provide accurate task estimations and delivery timelines for sprint planning and execution.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to resolve production issues and ensure system uptime.
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases.
  • Experience in Full Stack development.
  • Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python.
  • Experience in REST API design and implementation.
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem, and frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript.
  • Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree (preferred).
  • Experience with database management, cloud technologies (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps tools (preferred).

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