Staff Software Engineer (ReactNative)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (ReactNative): Defining the architecture, frameworks, and technical best practices for PlayStation’s mobile and desktop user experiences with an accent on high-performance frontend development. Focus on delivering best-in-class user interfaces that are performant, accessible, and delightful at scale.

Location: San Mateo, CA

Salary: $216,200—$324,400 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the frontend architecture for PlayStation client applications on mobile using React Native and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Drive performance optimizations and best practices for rendering, startup time, and UI responsiveness.
• Collaborate with native platform engineers (C++/Objective-C/Swift) to design and integrate custom native modules and optimize cross-platform interoperability.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and researchers to translate user experience requirements into elegant, maintainable solutions.
• Establish coding standards, testing strategies, and development patterns that raise the quality bar for frontend engineering.
• Mentor engineers and act as a multiplier for frontend development expertise across the broader team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience, with significant experience building React Native apps or high-performance JavaScript/TypeScript applications.
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong expertise in frontend performance profiling, optimization, and debugging.
• Passion for delivering world-class user interfaces with exceptional performance.
• Deep understanding of cross-platform architecture and how to bridge between JS and native modules.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work closely with native engineers, designers, and product managers.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with iOS development and native bridging concepts (C++, Objective-C, Swift).
• Experience with accessibility, internationalization, and UI testing frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source React Native or frontend libraries.

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.
• Eligible for a bonus package.
• Strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.