Senior Software Engineer (Mobile Development)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer – IOS (Gamedev): You will design and build core frameworks and features that power the PlayStation desktop and device experiences, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver performant, reliable, and delightful applications with an accent on hands-on development using iOS APIs and C++. Focus on optimizing application performance and stability through profiling, threading, and memory management.

Location: Must be based in the US

Salary: $193,300—$289,900 USD

Company

PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain native iOS frameworks and components in C++/Objective-C/Swift.
• Implement system-level integrations with iOS APIs (notifications, hardware events, system services).
• Optimize application performance and stability through profiling, threading, and memory management.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to bridge features into React Native.
• Translate product and design requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD automation.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 3 years focused on iOS applications.
• Strong expertise in Objective-C and/or Swift, with additional experience in C++.
• Familiarity with iPadOS and macOS frameworks, APIs, and platform features.
• Experience building multi-threaded, performant, and scalable applications.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVP, or similar).
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating iOS native components with React Native or other cross-platform frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Contributions to open-source projects or libraries.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• May be eligible for a bonus package.
• Inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.