Job Description

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today, were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. About the Role We are on the lookout for a Software Engineering Manager who can foster and guide a team of dedicated front end engineers. This role has opportunities to help craft the future of our platform experiences on console and other devices. The position requires a good balance of technical knowledge to lead discussions when required and soft skills to support the needs of the team. In addition, having a keen sense of ownership and the tenacity to make difficult decisions when prioritizing opposing needs. Responsibilities Lead, coach, mentor and grow your team to achieve their professional goals Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (product, design and engineering) across different timezones and backgrounds to deliver against common goals, vision, strategy and roadmaps Lead multiple projects. Estimate, plan, and slice projects to frequently deliver value to production Act as a change agent, initiating appropriate changes to support continuous business improvement Identify and effectively communicate resourcing or capacity needs Address bottlenecks and roadblocks for your team Participate in technical solutioning with the team when needed Required Qualifications BS or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience Proven success in building and leading engineering teams with experience in development and management Ability to identify and balance out priorities across multiple projects Excellent communications and interpersonal skills Be able to present sophisticated technical information to non-technical leaders Ability to guide technical discussions and decisions Experience with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies Prior experience with front end development as an engineer Bonus Experience with a matrix reporting structure Familiarity with React or React Native This role is located in San Mateo, CA. When you're not building the best gaming experience possible, you'll have access to world class food, wine country, hiking, and all that Silicon Valley has to offer. We have a very flexible work-from-home policy as well: 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! Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIEs top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$195,500 - $293,300 USD

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Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work from home, Visa sponsorship, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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