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This Software Engineer Intern role at PlayStation involves building and maintaining scalable Java-based microservices. Must-have skills include Java programming, web service development, Agile methodologies, and Git experience. Ideal candidates will have experience with test coverage and design/code reviews.

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.

Software Engineer Intern - Masters

San Diego, CA or Remote

About the Team:

Our team is responsible for building and maintaining scalable Java-based microservices within the Catalog and Pricing domain for the PlayStation Platform. We believe in the power of learning and encourage creative thinking to develop innovative solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute to both our core services and those of neighboring teams. Your role will include:

  • Conducting in-depth requirement analysis
  • Developing elegant, well-tested solutions with extensive test coverage
  • Addressing operational incidents as they arise
  • Participating in design and code reviews with peers

What We’re Looking For:

  • Projected to graduate by Spring 2026
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a Master’s degree
  • Experience with Java programming
  • Experience developing web services
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies
  • Experience using source control, especially Git
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Eligibility:

  • Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
  • Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.
  • Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

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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.

Intern Pay Range

$45 — $54 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.

$45.0K - $54.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$49.5K/yr avg.
San Diego, California, United States

About The Company

Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/


Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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