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Software Engineer I

PlayStation
San Diego, CA, United StatesSan Mateo, CA, United States
Posted 1 day ago
Last seen 1 day ago
Active
full-time
Future Technology Group
$137,300—$205,900 USD

Job Summary

Shape the future of online gaming safety as a Software Engineer I at PlayStation, building scalable Trust & Safety platforms and tools. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and backend services, ensuring a secure and inclusive environment for millions of players worldwide.

About this job

Join PlayStation's Trust & Safety Platform team to build scalable systems and developer tools that ensure safer online gaming experiences globally. This role involves designing and developing web applications, backend services, and operational infrastructure, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance player safety and operational efficiency.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 1-3 years of software engineering experience through internships, academic projects, or professional work. - Experience with modern frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar frameworks. - Experience developing backend services or APIs using Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or similar languages. - Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices. - Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure. - Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, and problem-solving skills. - Experience working in collaborative Agile development environments. - Good communication and collaboration skills with a willingness to learn from cross-functional teams. - Internship, academic, or project experience working on scalable applications, gaming platforms, or live-service systems is a plus. - Familiarity with telemetry, analytics, operational tooling, or cloud technologies is a plus. - Interest in building developer tools, operational platforms, or internal web applications. - Interest in Trust & Safety systems, moderation tooling, abuse prevention, or player safety technologies. - Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, Git-based development, or cloud infrastructure is a plus. - Interest in automation, AI-assisted workflows, or platform engineering is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

- Opportunity to help shape the future of Trust & Safety technology in gaming. - Work on large-scale distributed systems, operational tooling, and developer platforms used across live gaming ecosystems. - Tackle technically challenging problems involving scalability, reliability, moderation workflows, telemetry, and cloud infrastructure. - Collaborate with talented engineers and cross-functional partners focused on creating safer and more inclusive player experiences. - Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program. - Coveted employee discounts for Sony products. - Eligible for a bonus package.

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