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Senior Software Engineer

PlayStation Global
Location
Ireland, Dublin
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Future Technology Group
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of professional experience developing production software using C/C++
  • Experience designing and developing SDKs, frameworks, middleware, or complex client-side software systems
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, API design, and software engineering best practices
  • Experience working with client/server architectures, networking technologies, distributed systems, or platform services
  • Experience leading technical initiatives and influencing architecture or design decisions
Nice to have
  • Experience developing cross-platform SDKs, frameworks, or platform technologies
  • Experience improving developer experience through tooling, documentation, automation, or platform enhancements
  • Experience developing applications for iOS or Android platforms
  • Experience with delivering production-quality mobile or desktop applications using React Native
  • Experience with C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment, you will design, develop, test, and maintain client-side SDKs, middleware, and system software primarily using C/C++. You will lead technical discussions, own complex features from design to delivery, and collaborate with global teams to ensure quality and reliability in the PlayStation ecosystem. This role involves mentoring other engineers and driving improvements in engineering practices.

Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discounts for Sony products
  • Bonus package
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policy despite hybrid working policy noted
  • Background checks conducted at the offer stage
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on individual factors
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