Software Engineer II

Sony Interactive Entertainment
paid time off, 401(k), remote work
United States, California, San Mateo
Feb 04, 2025
Why PlayStation? 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. About the Role Become a valuable member of the PlayStation Developer Experience Team, contributing to the revolution of how developers and designers access, navigate, and use documentation. As a Software Engineer II, you will be part of the Documentation Platform and Search Group, developing powerful cloud-based tools that promote knowledge sharing, streamline workflows, and optimize content discoverability. Bridge the gap between engineering and design at PlayStation by improving collaboration and efficiency through a new documentation ecosystem. Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize cloud-based documentation tools tailored for developers and designers, enhancing accessibility and usability. Build and integrate search experiences that enable users to find relevant technical and design documentation quickly. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify difficulties and create intuitive solutions that improve workflows. Work on search indexing, metadata structuring, and API integrations to enhance documentation discoverability and usability. Participate in code reviews, testing, and performance optimizations to ensure scalability, reliability, and seamless user experience. Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies in developer tooling, cloud platforms, and intelligent search solutions. Qualifications 3+ years of professional software development experience, building tools, frameworks, or internal developer/designer solutions. Proficiency in JavaScript and React is required with additional experience in React Native, Python, or C++ being a plus. Familiarity with modern web and cloud-based architectures is preferred. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and search technologies like Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, and advanced search engines, is a plus. Experience in building documentation platforms, content management systems (CMS), or knowledge-sharing tools is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex challenges in search optimization and knowledge accessibility. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, effectively working with developers, designers, and product teams. Passion for enhancing developer and designer workflows through high-impact documentation tools and seamless information access. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Equal Opportunity Statement: Live near the office for occasional in-person meetings and events, and work from home the rest of the time. Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or membership in any other legally protected category. We also understand that you may not apply for a job unless you meet every listed qualification. If you think you might be a good fit, but aren't sure if you "check every box", please apply anyway. We know that dedicated and proficient team members come from diverse sets of backgrounds that may seem "non-standard" - and we encourage that! We also provide an excellent mentorship program to help level up those skills by pairing you up with someone who can help you reach your goals. If you're ready for something new, a chance to be challenged, to learn, and grow, we want to hear from you! Come join us in bringing the happiness of PlayStation to our fans. #LI-AT1 *Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.* 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. Clickhere to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $158,900 — $238,300 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.