2536 Software Engineering jobs in Stanford

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership. You will participate directly in software design and engineering, help develop the team by mentoring and coaching, and create processes that ensure productivity and efficiency. At IXL, we find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team. LI-NF1 This is a full-time position in ourSan Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Manage and build a high-performance team of dynamic and talented engineers, engineering leads, and engineering managers to deliver world-class educational experiences Enable efficient delivery of invaluable features supporting educators and learners in the ever-evolving education landscape Drive technical excellence across teams, elevating skills and practices from design to release Empower and motivate the team, fostering enthusiasm, growth, and professional development Illuminate the company's vision, mission, and values, instilling a deep sense of purpose and direction in each team member Collaborate seamlessly with the broader development team, prioritizing work and spearheading initiatives for outstanding results WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR At least 7 years of direct experience in software engineering and 2 years of engineering management Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline Excellent programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language Strong communication and leadership skills Exceptional analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills Strong organization and time management skills Passion for improving education through technology Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 to $220,000 equity benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ABOUT IXL LEARNING IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example: 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300 subjects Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team. At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. J-18808-Ljbffr

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.

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, PlayStationPlus, and 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 Corporation.

Software Engineering Manager (Backend)

San Mateo, CA

PlayStation is building the future of connected gaming experiences through a unified platform powering services and experiences across consoles, clients, and the cloud. We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Platform Engineering team-driving adoption, stability, and innovation that impacts developers and players worldwide.

• Lead and grow a dedicated platform engineering team (6-10 engineers), ensuring delivery on roadmaps that prioritize resilience, developer velocity, and global scalability.
  

• Evangelize the platform strategy across PlayStation by partnering closely with engineering leaders across service and client teams to align on integration, adoption, and long-term technical direction.
  

• Maintain accountability for platform health-ensuring services are highly available, cost-efficient, and observable -while establishing standards for platform-wide operations.
  

• Collaborate with global teams across San Mateo, Tokyo, London, and more to drive consistent adoption and integration of platform services.
  

• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into executable technical roadmaps that advance the PlayStation ecosystem.
  

• Mentor and coach engineers to grow their careers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.
  

• Drive continuous improvement in developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, service performance, and observability to accelerate the developer experience.
  

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience with 8+ years of overall experience in the software engineering domain.
  

• Proven experience leading backend/platform teams in production environments, with a track record of building resilient and scalable systems.
  

• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and operating backend services (RESTful and/or GraphQL) at scale.
  

• Strong understanding of AWS primitives (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS) and cost-optimization strategies.
  

• Demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring engineers, balancing delivery with individual growth.
  

• Experience building developer platforms and driving adoption across diverse engineering teams.
  

• Deep knowledge of GraphQL, including schema design, federation, and service adoption patterns.
  

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, service observability (metrics, logging, tracing), and production incident management.
  

• Background in low-latency, high-scale service architecture and server performance optimization.
  

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or similar backend frameworks; familiarity with frontend integration (e.g., Next.js) is a plus.
  

Prior experience working in globally distributed teams and influencing technical direction across org boundaries

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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 Team

As the Engineering Manager for the Quality Engineering Tooling & Frameworks team, you’ll lead a team of talented engineers focused on building internal software used by engineering teams to launch the next generation of software on the world’s most popular gaming platform. As PlayStation continues to innovate in the interactive entertainment space, your team will play a critical role enabling and optimizing product teams to deliver value to customers at breakneck speed.

About The Role

You will lead a skilled team of engineers focused on test frameworks, engineering tools, and web applications which powers the engineering experience at PlayStation. You’ll partner with product, design, AI/ML, and engineering teams across the globe to define, build, and scale tools used to build experiences for customers, from the PlayStation interface to peripherals, such as the PULSE Elite™ wireless headset. From enabling automation on proprietary hardware to building web applications, your team’s work is instrumental in delivering experiences to PlayStation engineers - and to PlayStation users across the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a diverse team of experienced software engineers: Providing guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support to help them achieve their professional goals, fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.

• Collaborate with partners globally to define and build the tools used by internal engineers, accelerating the development and testing of future capabilities

• Encourage research, innovation, and a culture of continuous learning in the team.

• Champion a strong team culture of accountability, operational excellence, and work-life balance.

• Support technical leads by ensuring that the team can access tools and resources to perform their work effectively.

• Aligning team objectives with the overall organizational goals and long-term vision, ensuring that our efforts contribute to the broader mission of the company.

• Conducting staff appraisals, fostering individual growth and development through regular one-to-ones, and identifying and mitigating risks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience in people management leading full stack teams.

• 8+ years of experience in a technical role

• Excellent people skills with line management experience (goal setting, appraisals, staff development, performance management).

• Strong advocacy for personal and professional growth, ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard.

• Experience with distributed system design, system scaling, and performance optimization in cloud environments such as AWS leveraging technologies like Kubernetes

• Growth mindset - you’re eager to expand your skill set as well as your team’s

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet project timelines, with proven experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Consistent track record taking a project from requirements to launch.

• Excellent communication skills, building positive relationships with stakeholders and collaborating with team across the organization

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 role’s 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 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. Click here 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. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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.

As the Engineering Manager for the Quality Engineering Tooling & Frameworks team, you'll lead a team of talented engineers focused on building internal software used by engineering teams to launch the next generation of software on the world's most popular gaming platform. As PlayStation continues to innovate in the interactive entertainment space, your team will play a critical role enabling and optimizing product teams to deliver value to customers at breakneck speed.

You will lead a skilled team of engineers focused on test frameworks, engineering tools, and web applications which powers the engineering experience at PlayStation. You'll partner with product, design, AI/ML, and engineering teams across the globe to define, build, and scale tools used to build experiences for customers, from the PlayStation interface to peripherals, such as the PULSE Elite wireless headset. From enabling automation on proprietary hardware to building web applications, your team's work is instrumental in delivering experiences to PlayStation engineers - and to PlayStation users across the world.

• Lead a diverse team of experienced software engineers: Providing guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support to help them achieve their professional goals, fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.
• Collaborate with partners globally to define and build the tools used by internal engineers, accelerating the development and testing of future capabilities
• Encourage research, innovation, and a culture of continuous learning in the team.
• Champion a strong team culture of accountability, operational excellence, and work-life balance.
• Support technical leads by ensuring that the team can access tools and resources to perform their work effectively.
• Aligning team objectives with the overall organizational goals and long-term vision, ensuring that our efforts contribute to the broader mission of the company.
• Conducting staff appraisals, fostering individual growth and development through regular one-to-ones, and identifying and mitigating risks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in people management leading full stack teams.
• 8+ years of experience in a technical role
• Excellent people skills with line management experience (goal setting, appraisals, staff development, performance management).
• Strong advocacy for personal and professional growth, ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard.
• Experience with distributed system design, system scaling, and performance optimization in cloud environments such as AWS leveraging technologies like Kubernetes
• Growth mindset - you're eager to expand your skill set as well as your team's
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet project timelines, with proven experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Consistent track record taking a project from requirements to launch.
• Excellent communication skills, building positive relationships with stakeholders and collaborating with team across the organization

#LI-TF1

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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.

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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®Plus, and 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 Corporation.

Software Engineering Manager (Backend)

San Mateo, CA

PlayStation is building the future of connected gaming experiences through a unified platform powering services and experiences across consoles, clients, and the cloud. We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Platform Engineering team—driving adoption, stability, and innovation that impacts developers and players worldwide.

• Lead and grow a dedicated platform engineering team (6–10 engineers), ensuring delivery on roadmaps that prioritize resilience, developer velocity, and global scalability.
   

• Evangelize the platform strategy across PlayStation by partnering closely with engineering leaders across service and client teams to align on integration, adoption, and long-term technical direction.
   

• Maintain accountability for platform health—ensuring services are highly available, cost-efficient, and observable —while establishing standards for platform-wide operations.
   

• Collaborate with global teams across San Mateo, Tokyo, London, and more to drive consistent adoption and integration of platform services.
   

• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into executable technical roadmaps that advance the PlayStation ecosystem.
   

• Mentor and coach engineers to grow their careers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.
   

• Drive continuous improvement in developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, service performance, and observability to accelerate the developer experience.
   

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience with 8+ years of overall experience in the software engineering domain.
   

• Proven experience leading backend/platform teams in production environments, with a track record of building resilient and scalable systems.
   

• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and operating backend services (RESTful and/or GraphQL) at scale.
   

• Strong understanding of AWS primitives (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS) and cost-optimization strategies.
   

• Demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring engineers, balancing delivery with individual growth.
   

• Experience building developer platforms and driving adoption across diverse engineering teams.
   

• Deep knowledge of GraphQL, including schema design, federation, and service adoption patterns.
   

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, service observability (metrics, logging, tracing), and production incident management.
   

• Background in low-latency, high-scale service architecture and server performance optimization.
   

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or similar backend frameworks; familiarity with frontend integration (e.g., Next.js) is a plus.
   

Prior experience working in globally distributed teams and influencing technical direction across org boundaries

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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 role’s 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 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. Click here to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership. You will participate directly in software design and engineering, help develop the team by mentoring and coaching, and create processes that ensure productivity and efficiency. At IXL, we find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team. #LI-NF1

This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Manage and build a high-performance team of dynamic and talented engineers, engineering leads, and engineering managers to deliver world-class educational experiences
• Enable efficient delivery of invaluable features supporting educators and learners in the ever-evolving education landscape
• Drive technical excellence across teams, elevating skills and practices from design to release
• Empower and motivate the team, fostering enthusiasm, growth, and professional development
• Illuminate the company's vision, mission, and values, instilling a deep sense of purpose and direction in each team member
• Collaborate seamlessly with the broader development team, prioritizing work and spearheading initiatives for outstanding results

• At least 7 years of direct experience in software engineering and 2 years of engineering management
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
• Excellent programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Exceptional analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Passion for improving education through technology

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers working on simulation tools, pipeline automation, and visualization systems.
• Oversee project planning, prioritization, execution, and delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define engineering roadmaps and technical strategy.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive best practices in software architecture, code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Work closely with artists, QA, and product teams to ensure tools and pipelines meet evolving production needs.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development lifecycle.
• Manage performance reviews, hiring, and career development for direct reports.

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, including experience developing tools for real-time graphics or simulation environments.
• Proven track record managing successful technical projects in complex systems (e.g. simulation, gaming, or VFX).
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, agile principles, and source control tools (e.g., Git, Perforce).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable navigating the balance between technical depth and high-level planning.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work with export-controlled technology.

• Experience developing plugins, tools, or automation for 2D/3D content creation tools such as Maya, Photoshop, or Houdini.
• Familiarity with real-time graphics pipelines, rendering systems, or image generators.
• Background in graphics, simulation, gaming, or VFX.
• Exposure to GIS tools like QGIS, ArcMap, or Google Earth Enterprise.

• 2+ years in a team leadership or management role.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Lead a diverse team of experienced software engineers: Providing guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support to help them achieve their professional goals, fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.
• Collaborate with partners globally to define and build the tools used by internal engineers, accelerating the development and testing of future capabilities
• Encourage research, innovation, and a culture of continuous learning in the team.
• Champion a strong team culture of accountability, operational excellence, and work-life balance.
• Support technical leads by ensuring that the team can access tools and resources to perform their work effectively.
• Aligning team objectives with the overall organizational goals and long-term vision, ensuring that our efforts contribute to the broader mission of the company.
• Conducting staff appraisals, fostering individual growth and development through regular one-to-ones, and identifying and mitigating risks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in people management leading full stack teams.
• 8+ years of experience in a technical role
• Excellent people skills with line management experience (goal setting, appraisals, staff development, performance management).
• Strong advocacy for personal and professional growth, ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard.
• Experience with distributed system design, system scaling, and performance optimization in cloud environments such as AWS leveraging technologies like Kubernetes
• Growth mindset - you're eager to expand your skill set as well as your team's
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet project timelines, with proven experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Consistent track record taking a project from requirements to launch.
• Excellent communication skills, building positive relationships with stakeholders and collaborating with team across the organization

• Lead and grow a dedicated platform engineering team (6-10 engineers), ensuring delivery on roadmaps that prioritize resilience, developer velocity, and global scalability.
• Evangelize the platform strategy across PlayStation by partnering closely with engineering leaders across service and client teams to align on integration, adoption, and long-term technical direction.
• Maintain accountability for platform health-ensuring services are highly available, cost-efficient, and observable -while establishing standards for platform-wide operations.
• Collaborate with global teams across San Mateo, Tokyo, London, and more to drive consistent adoption and integration of platform services.
• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into executable technical roadmaps that advance the PlayStation ecosystem.
• Mentor and coach engineers to grow their careers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement in developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, service performance, and observability to accelerate the developer experience.

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience with 8+ years of overall experience in the software engineering domain.
• Proven experience leading backend/platform teams in production environments, with a track record of building resilient and scalable systems.
• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and operating backend services (RESTful and/or GraphQL) at scale.
• Strong understanding of AWS primitives (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS) and cost-optimization strategies.
• Demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring engineers, balancing delivery with individual growth.

• Experience building developer platforms and driving adoption across diverse engineering teams.
• Deep knowledge of GraphQL, including schema design, federation, and service adoption patterns.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, service observability (metrics, logging, tracing), and production incident management.
• Background in low-latency, high-scale service architecture and server performance optimization.
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or similar backend frameworks; familiarity with frontend integration (e.g., Next.js) is a plus.