Software Engineer II (Frontend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II (Frontend): Developing and testing business-critical features and applications for the PlayStation ecosystem with an accent on UI technologies. Focus on improving performance for a fast experience and collaborating with internal and external engineers.

Location: Hybrid role in San Mateo, CA. In-person meetings may sometimes be required.

Salary: $163,700 — $245,500 USD

Company

PlayStation is looking for a Software Engineer to build our next generation technologies and applications.

What you will do

• Develop, test, and document business-critical features and applications.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Product Managers to understand feature requirements and craft solutions for the PlayStation ecosystem.
• Write robust unit and component tests to ensure reliability and prevent regressions.
• Define and refine technical approaches that support performance, accessibility, and scalability.
• Continuously learn, experiment, and bring forward innovative ideas by participating in Hackathons and Café Days.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience building product experiences with proficiencies in UI technologies.
• A passion for robust, sustainable, and high-quality code.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience using HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem, and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Jest, and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, TanstackQuery, REST APIs, and containerization tools such as Docker.
• Understanding of build pipelines and CI/CD standards, especially across multiple platforms.
• Experience working with performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design principles.
• Curiosity about AI-assisted development tools or automation that improves developer efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home policy.
• Many social and team bonding events on our San Mateo campus.
• Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program.
• Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Eligible for a bonus package.