Software Engineer II, Data Platform

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Software Engineer II- Data Platform

Hybrid: San Diego

Do you want to join a team of talented engineers dedicated to enhancing the

PlayStation experience for millions of users and creators? As part of our Data

Platform team, you will play a key role in building cutting-edge systems that

power PlayStation’s data-driven features, delivering impactful insights and

enabling seamless, interactive experiences!

The Software Engineers within our Platform Engineering Group design, build,

document, and deploy large-scale data platforms that optimize performance and

scalability across PlayStation systems. You will work on solving complex data

challenges, improving platform capabilities, and ensuring high availability, all

while supporting a dynamic, interactive environment for PlayStation users.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about building innovative data

platforms that scale to millions of users, collaborating across Engineering and

Product teams in an agile environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with

the latest technologies, tools, and processes, helping to drive forward our

technical and architectural goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Contribute to the development, testing, and deployment of high-quality code

across the data platform

* Collaborate actively with global teams across multiple time zones, ensuring

alignment and continuity

* Support platform capabilities for data cataloging, analytics, and ETL/ELT

pipelines

* Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing improvements

with guidance from senior engineers

* Build and support services that handle structured, semi-structured, and

unstructured data (audio, video, text, images)

* Participate in on-call rotation for production support and help troubleshoot

critical issues

* Contribute to platform documentation and maintain clarity for internal

consumers

* Present work in team demos and represent engineering contributions in

internal discussions

* Follow best practices in testing, monitoring, and deployment to ensure

platform reliability

* Continuously learn and apply new tools, patterns, and technologies in the

data platform space

REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

* 3+ years of direct experience developing scalable, distributed systems

* Proficient in at least one language: Scala, Java, or Python

* Experience building or maintaining cloud-based applications/services (AWS

preferred, GCP is a plus)

* Exposure to event streaming platforms such as Kafka, Kinesis, or SQS and Data

Ingestion

* Familiarity with distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or

Apache Flink

* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability best

practices

* Comfortable working in a globally distributed team

* Willingness to participate in production on-call rotations

NICE TO HAVE

* Exposure to Databricks or similar unified data platforms

* Experience working with unstructured data formats such as images, video, or

audio

* Familiarity with data cataloging, lineage, and metadata tools

* Experience supporting platform-scale features such as ETL frameworks,

analytics services, or data quality checks

* Knowledge of GCP or multi-cloud environments

* Curiosity and enthusiasm for tackling scalability and reliability challenges

YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS

* 30 Days: Ramp up on our tech stack, development tools, and team workflows.

Deliver your first minor enhancement or bug fix and sync with global peers.

* 60 Days: Begin contributing to core platform features. Participate in

code/design reviews and propose improvements.

* 90 Days: Own medium-scope features end-to-end. Engage in roadmap discussions

and build strong cross-functional relationships with global stakeholders.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range,

including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic

location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working

policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors

which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

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

[https://careers.playstation.com/benefits] to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$150,100—$225,100 USD

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