Staff Software Engineer (React Native)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (React Native): Defining the frontend architecture for PlayStation's mobile client applications using React Native, with an accent on performance optimizations and cross-platform interoperability. Focus on delivering performant, accessible, and delightful user interfaces at scale and providing technical leadership across teams.

Location: Hybrid in 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.
• Drive performance optimizations and best practices for rendering, startup time, and UI responsiveness.
• Collaborate with native platform engineers to design and integrate custom native modules and optimize cross-platform interoperability.
• Apply architectural design patterns to develop a sustainable and reusable codebase.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and researchers to translate user experience requirements into maintainable solutions.
• Establish coding standards, testing strategies, and development patterns that raise the quality bar for frontend engineering.

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.
• Proven track record of delivering production-quality mobile or desktop applications with React Native.

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

• Inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), and paid time off.
• Wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products.
• Hybrid working policy may affect base pay range.