Manager, Software Engineering - Application Framework

Sony Interactive Entertainment
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Mateo
Sep 23, 2025
Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're 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 Join the PlayStation Client Application SDK Team to lead a group of engineers passionate about delivering the technology that empowers our client-side developers to deliver engaging and high-quality experiences for users on multiple platforms. Help us grow our team and foster a perspective of approaching problems in new ways to achieve our goals. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in engineering, product, quality, and security, helping define the next generation of PlayStation's client SDK. Responsibilities Manage a team of software engineers - providing guidance, mentorship, and support to help them achieve their professional goals and cultivate an environment where they can thrive and excel Collaborate with other managers in various fields to define and build the SDK used by our internal teams to deliver the engaging experiences our customers desire Work with fellow organization managers to align team objectives with organization goals and long-term vision, ensuring our efforts contribute to the broader mission of the company Partner with Quality Engineering to monitor and maintain SDK performance and quality Conduct performance evaluations and goal setting exercises for team members, foster individual growth and development through regular one-on-ones Qualifications Experience in a people management role, leading developers in a hybrid work environment with global collaboration Experience with software engineering practices, CI/CD systems, and testing infrastructure Experience with cross-platform native development (C, C++) and developer tooling Strong advocacy for personal and professional growth, ensuring every team member feels valued, recognized, and heard Consistent tack record taking a project from planning to delivery Eager to expand your skills and the team's Excellent communication and relationship building skills Bonus Qualifications Experience delivering cross-platform SDKs and supporting its end-users Experience working with networking technology (sockets, TCP, HTTP, etc.) Familiar with React Native, JavaScript, Python, and/or Linux development We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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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 SIE's 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. Clickhere to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $201,400 — $302,000 USD Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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