Senior Manager, Software Engineering

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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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.

Lead an exceptional team passionate about Solutions Engineering within our Platform Data Innovators organization, coordinating collaboration, ensuring flawless delivery, and aligning engineering efforts with organizational goals. Champion standard methodologies in deployment pipelines through CI/CD automation, integrating standard processes to optimize operational support, incident detection, and system performance while prioritizing security and compliance.

Your role will involve driving cross-functional teamwork, supporting engineering teams within our Database Circle of Excellence, and maintaining strategic alignment across the organization. You’ll collaborate with product managers, architects, and security teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions on platforms like AWS and GCP. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement, mentorship, and innovation, ensuring our technology stack remains world-class.

Technologies You’ll Work With:

• Languages: Python, Go, SQL, Bash
• IaC & Automation: Terraform, Ansible
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• AI-based solutions
• Security & Compliance: Automated auditing and anomaly detection
• Databases: Various SQL, NoSQL, and streaming technologies, including both self-hosted and managed services on AWS and GCP platforms.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of DevOps experience with cloud-native technologies and automation.
• 4+ years managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Expertise in IaC, CI/CD, and database automation.
• Familiarity with tools for monitoring and security powered by AI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 7 years of experience in DevOps, specializing in automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and solutions incorporating artificial intelligence.
• 3+ years of experience in crafting and automating database infrastructure.
• 2+ years of experience with AI tools for monitoring, operational support, and security compliance.
• Experience in Agile development and DevSecOps practices.

Join PlayStation and determine your future in a role that offers the chance to significantly impact the gaming world. We value creativity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. If you are a Software Engineer ready to compete at the highest level, we want to hear from you.

PlayStation also strives to build 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 distributed team.

We guarantee that individuals with disabilities will be given reasonable accommodations for the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodations.

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

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

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