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Senior Software Engineer - Android / UI - removed

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Senior Software Engineer, Android

As a Senior Software Engineer, you have hands-on technical expertise, ingenuity, and excellent communication skills. You will use your understanding of Android, UI frameworks, and constraints to help pave the way for future innovation on our platforms.

You will contribute to the UI implementation for our next-generation cross-platform mobile application, applying industry standard best practices and implementation to fluid, performant experiences with maximum extensivity.

Responsibilities :

Design, build, and integrate frameworks to streamline development across mobile and console teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.

Development of a mobile app using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements and meeting project milestones.

Develop and maintain high-quality applications using React Native, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance standards.

Implement reusable, cross-platform UI components, focusing on scalability and maintainability. Apply architectural patterns like MVC, MVVM, and MVP.

Collaborate closely with international teams of UI designers and product managers (USA, Japan, UK) to translate requirements into actionable work packages, creating engaging mobile user experiences.

Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

Required Qualifications :

Genuine passion for crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences, prioritizing usability and performance.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

5+ years of experience in developing single-page web applications or mobile applications.

Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development, including emerging technologies.

Proficiency in Android (Java / Kotlin and Android Studio) development.

Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.

Demonstrated ability to measure and optimize UI and application performance, focusing on UI response time and efficient network usage.

Desired Qualifications :

Experience with open-source contributions, especially library development.

Experience in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.

Proficiency in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs.

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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 to learn more.

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

172,100 - $258,100 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement :

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

About the company

Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products.

PlayStation has delivered innovative products to market since the launch of the first PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services includes PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation Store, PlayStation Now and PlayStation Vue.

SIE also oversees Worldwide Studios, which is responsible for developing exclusive, world-class games for PlayStation. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has regional headquarters in London and Tokyo.

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