Software Engineering Intern – Undergraduate (Android)

Location: San Mateo, California, United States; hybrid working policy. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring current or future work visa sponsorship.

Salary: $50–$50 USD per hour during the internship period.

Company

Develops PlayStation gaming products and consumer entertainment software.

What you will do

• Design and implement software features for PlayStation Portal with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Develop and improve system software and user interface features for the PlayStation Portal user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using software development best practices.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot software in development environments and on devices.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives within an Agile Scrum team.
• Collaborate with engineers across teams and disciplines to investigate technical challenges and develop solutions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Programming experience in at least one language such as C++, Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, debugging, and fundamental software engineering concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn new technologies, and interest in software development for gaming platforms and consumer devices.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively as part of a software engineering team.
• Interest in working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university; undergraduate status.
• Availability for the entire 12-week internship period and one of the following periods: May 17–August 6 or June 14–September 3.

Nice to have

• Experience developing applications or software for Android.
• Experience with Java, Kotlin, C++, JavaScript, or Android development tools.
• Experience with UI or application development.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Software application experience from coursework, personal projects, or previous internships.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development.
• Interest in PlayStation, PlayStation Portal, gaming technology, or consumer electronics.

Culture & Benefits

• Work as part of an Agile Scrum team with experienced software engineers.
• Gain hands-on experience with Android-based software development and consumer gaming products.
• Learn how software features move from design through implementation, testing, and delivery.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for new employees.