Software Engineer II (Frontend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II (Frontend): Developing impactful UI experiences for users with an accent on translating requirements into technical solutions and improving processes. Focus on debugging, preventing code regression, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions.

Location: San Mateo, CA. Live close enough to the office for occasional in-person meetings and events, otherwise, work in the office as much or as little as you like!

Salary: $163,700 — $245,500 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment delivers innovative and engaging experiences to a global audience through its PlayStation brand.

What you will do

• Contribute to a team focused on providing highly impactful UI experiences.
• Develop insight into our user base and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure we’re delivering the right outcome.
• Debug and tackle technical issues in your code and your fellow developer’s code.
• Review and give feedback on pull requests and design plans.
• Test ideas and optimize solutions.
• Improve your knowledge and skills, and using your knowledge to help elevate your peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of building product experiences with proficiencies in UI technologies (JavaScript, React, Typescript, node..etc).
• Experience constructing robust unit tests and familiarity with other types of software testing.
• Proficiency in profiling performance and optimizing code in your domain.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to help non technical team members (product, design) navigate technical implementation challenges.

Nice to have

• Experience with React Native and multi application environments.
• Experience with Jest, React Testing Library.
• Experience building integration or component testing.
• Understanding of build pipelines and CI/CD standards.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home policy.
• 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.