Software Engineer (Cloud Gaming)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Cloud Gaming): Designing, building, and delivering scalable systems to improve network observability and protection across a globally distributed infrastructure with an accent on distributed systems, scalable architectures, and automation. Focus on translating functional requirements into robust technical solutions, debugging production issues, and contributing to system integrations.

Location: Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in entertainment, known for the PlayStation family of products and services, driving the cloud gaming revolution.

What you will do

• Collaborate with engineers and customers to design, implement, and maintain scalable systems and services.
• Translate functional requirements into clear, testable, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Own features or components from design through deployment, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews.
• Contribute to system integrations and automation efforts that improve operational efficiency.
• Debug and resolve production issues with attention to reliability and root-cause analysis.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and/or Python.
• Experience developing software for Unix/Linux environments.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures.
• Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of REST, JSON, and web-service design principles.
• Working knowledge of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated-testing frameworks.

Nice to have

• Experience with Kafka, SQL, or event-driven systems.
• Passion for gaming and the PlayStation ecosystem.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
• Opportunity to join a growing global team.
• Collaborative approach and strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working in an Agile development environment.
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of results.
• Curious, proactive, and motivated to learn and improve.
• Employment subject to background checks at the offer stage.