Staff Software Engineer

PlayStation is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Game Development & Future Technology (GDFT) group. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Rust and/or modern C++, a deep knowledge of Linux and/or BSD internals, and experience developing containerized services on Kubernetes at scale. The role involves leading by influence, communicating and collaborating with teammates, and driving technical innovation.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including recent hands-on coding
• Expertise in Rust (or a willingness to learn it) and/or modern C++, with the ability to drop to C for low-level work if needed
• Deep knowledge of Linux and/or BSD internals
• Comfort developing, deploying and operating containerized services on Kubernetes at scale
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to develop with observability in mind
• A track record of technical leadership guiding teams without hard authority

Benefits

• Base pay range: $198,200—$297,400 USD
• Top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products
• Bonus package