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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. Do you have a passion for delivering the best experiences to users? We are looking for self-motivated, quick-starter and highly proactive Senior Software QA Engineer to join our Client QA team, who is responsible for ensuring delivery of features on PlayStation's Mobile App! At PlayStation, we are passionate about innovation, collaboration and technology. We love building the systems that millions of people use and are our own first customers. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and are a diverse company with teams on four continents. Role will be hybrid in San Mateo, CA. Primary Responsibilities Review product requirements and design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation mobile app and build effective testing strategies. Drive the QA Plan for UI testing; build concrete test plans, write test cases, and implement them to ensure the quality of features. Identify testing needs for l10n, a11y, and performance testing. Write and maintain automated test scripts, review code for quality and testability, and leverage metrics to drive continuous improvement in product reliability Responsible for release activities and be involved in post-release QA activities. Ownership of maintaining test cases and the defect backlog. Report, track and verify defects. Provide status reports to QA Manager and other partners. Understanding of layered architecture of a software and how to optimally test such a system. Passionate about Quality and strives to improve process, proposes standard methodologies and drives their usage across multiple teams. Mentor other team members to level-up the skills and quality of the team, and provide advice to teams within engineering. Promote use of automation across teams to improve speed of testing. Ability to debug failures. Monitor and maintain various Jenkins Jobs and report statuses Work with globally distributed teams to engage early and provide continuous delivery of high quality software products that delight Sony customers Interact and work on a day-to-day basis with various team members outside of QE organization. Qualifications Minimum BS degree in CS or a related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge 5+ years of experience in building and executing test plans and test cases Experience testing mobile applications(iOS and Android) Extensive background in QA methodologies and experience developing and implementing comprehensive test suites Ability to estimate effort and size of features Experience with test case management systems & JIRA database systems Experience with agile development methodologies and TDD processes Understanding of automation test framework like pytest Practical experience using development and deployment tools like Git, Jenkins, Docker Experience with Selenium or Appium Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with at least one modern web application framework, preferably React Native 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.$55-$70 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 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. Director, HR Business Partner San Mateo, CA (hybrid) - will require coming onsite twice a week* We seek a strategic Director, HR Business Partner to join our global People team and make a lasting impact by supporting executives who lead customer-facing and corporate functions within our business. Reporting to the Senior Director, HRBP for Sales, Marketing and Corporate Functions, you will act as a strategic thought partner and advisor to senior executives, developing a people strategy that delivers on business demands. You will support leaders navigating the complexity of change as the organization continues to grow and evolve. This role offers the opportunity to work globally, influencing leaders as we build the future of SIE. You will drive the talent strategy and play a pivotal role in enabling team innovation and success. You will advocate for ongoing learning, innovation and collaboration within teams. As the HRBP, you lead the development and execution of a Human Capital Plan (HCP) that enables transformation and improves team effectiveness. Like data? We've got it. You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Talent Enablement and People Analytics to develop and deploy evidence-based, proactive solutions for your business. What You Bring 15+ years of progressive HRBP experience in global, matrixed organizations - supporting executive leaders within the business or corporate functions. Success as a trusted advisor and thought partner to C-suite leaders, with the gravitas and influence to drive impact at the highest levels. Expertise in organizational strategy and change. Strategic, data-driven growth mindset able to turn insights into action. Outstanding interpersonal skills and a natural relationship-builder to leaders and employees alike. Innate ability to sort through the noise and deliver what drives the greatest impact. A sense of humor coupled with the ability to get the job done. Requirements Ability to travel internationally 4-5 times per year with business leaders as required (primarily London & Tokyo) with potential for additional domestic trips. Onsite at our San Mateo campus 1-2 times/week (client dependent). Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. #LI-SF1 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.$230,800-$346,200 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 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. Producer II, Global Design Center San Mateo, CA The creative talents across the Global Design Center (GDC) organization work hard to deliver design excellence through the various initiatives across Sony Interactive Entertainment. Team members work together on a wide range of products, services, research, and forward thinking initiatives. As a Producer in the GDC Strategy Office, our goal is to make PlayStation the best place to Design and Create. Through team collaboration, we work hard to scale and enable our teams to be more efficient, productive and optimized. Producers will work with a diversified team to deliver projects across and adjacent to our core business. You Will: Maintain and rollout efficient processes and clear documentation. Partner with the Project Leads to capacity plan and identify and communicate resource gaps. Drive clear proactive communications between all groups involved with project initiatives. Stay aligned with the project vision, strategy & roadmap to support the successful implementation of cross-platform initiatives. Coordinate with the Lead Producer and contribute to Program communications. Exhibits leadership skills by advocating standards, anticipating future problems and issues, and seeks to improve processes and tools for the program to cultivate a fun, positive, and solution-focused team culture. Collate, distill and communicate key information with Design, Research, Engineering and Product teams to ensure project stakeholders receive the data needed to make informed decisions. Ability to work independently to drive impact and capable of working through ambiguity. Oversee multiple projects throughout the program lifecycle. Experience: A motivated self-starter with a strong understanding of user-centered design practices and product life cycle. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Comfortable navigating ambiguous environments. Experience working with globally distributed teams. Exhibits meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to make timely decisions. Ability to proactively provide solutions to complex problems. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Previous experience utilizing agile methodologies and principles. Excel in conflict resolution, negotiation, and people management. At least 3-5 years working in the technology and games industries. Comfortable working with the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence), MS Office 360, Figma, Smartsheet, MIRO, and other project management software. 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.$141,900-$212,900 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 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. How would you like to influence the most successful gaming platform of all time, by leading our teams which test and analyze the very technology our PlayStation developers use to build our best selling games? Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) has an exciting career opportunity! We are looking for a creative, diligent, hands-on Software Engineering Manager in Test who will be responsible for leading quality engineering (QE) teams. These teams will research and build the next generation of PlayStation's testing technology, and, as their leader, you will set this future technology's direction. Join us, and coordinate with our internal software development teams who are building the core tech behind the console games of tomorrow. This involves analyzing the quality of at least two of the following: (1) PlayStation CPU compilers and tools that are part of the open-source LLVM compiler infrastructure. (2) Real-world audio and video codecs used throughout the PlayStation system software. (3) PlayStation's 3D Audio technology and greater audio ecosystem used in the PlayStation software development kit (SDK) and system software. While these three areas are primary focus areas, there may be opportunities in testing 3D graphics, artificial intelligence, and the fully integrated PlayStation game development environment. With your direction, PlayStation can successfully innovate while maintaining the highest quality software standards. If this sounds exciting, please apply! Responsibilities: Lead a diverse team of our Software Engineers in Test. Own everything from hiring to mentoring, work planning, career growth and performance management. Support these QE teams in their efforts to maintain and improve tools and infrastructure to build and test PlayStation sample applications. Research and craft new tools for overcoming inefficient processes by automating work. Coordinate construction of testing plans, samples, and documentation together with our global software production, documentation, and remote offshore engineering teams. Technical Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Proficient in Python programming. (Multiple industry projects completed.) Enough C++ experience to provide guidance to junior engineers in code review. A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, and applying proven software methodologies to testing and driving reductions in technical debt. Experience with software engineering practices, and exposure to software automation and testing systems (for example, Jenkins). The following are very nice to have (but not required): Past experience with cloud computing and containerization (Docker), or game development. Skills and Characteristics Effective leading medium size Agile teams in quality and testing engineering domains. (Software engineering managers with deep experience and understanding of testing groups and processes should also apply.) Proven success in people management including mentorship. Possessing outstanding verbal and written communication skills, which encompass presenting to product managers, software engineers, project managers, and customers. Experience recruiting software engineering talent. #LI-RG1 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.$195,500-$293,300 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 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. OVERVIEW PlayStation is seeking a Senior Brand Marketing Manager to lead brand and live service marketing efforts across multiple high-profile game franchises. This role is responsible for developing and executing global go-to-market strategies in partnership with development studios, supporting both brand and live service marketing for current and upcoming AAA titles. As a principal individual contributor, this role is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and strategic ownership. The successful candidate will drive the creation of holistic marketing plans that deliver player acquisition, engagement, retention, and re-engagement, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment and impact. RESPONSIBILITIES Marketing Strategy - Drive the global marketing strategy and annual marketing plans Budgeting - Financial responsibility for marketing strategies, initiatives and advertising related efforts. Studio Partnership - Partner with studio leadership to deliver on overall business goals for each game Develop best-in-class marketing strategy, including direct to consumer, always-on, content strategy for Games as a Service. Create and drive approval of promotional and growth plans to deliver on business performance, player acquisition & engagement targets across our portfolio Define global brand and product strategy, including positioning, unique selling points, and go-to-market approach based on strategic target audiences, market, and player insights. Distill large volumes of consumer feedback into tangible and actionable insight that the studio team can use to optimize player experience, strategy & execution throughout the season. Ensure consistent representation of brands' global activations while overseeing tactical execution on global campaigns for multiple titles. Manage internal creative teams and external agencies to deliver key marketing and creative assets and programs while ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders REQUISITES Demonstrated success in developing high-impact global consumer strategies, mass-market campaigns, brand marketing, and direct-to-consumer performance marketing across console ecosystems, PC storefronts, and emerging digital channels. Proven expertise in the planning, execution, and leadership of business plans Track record of developing strong partnerships with game development studios Must have broad experience and understanding of all facets of the marketing discipline including consumer insights, product positioning, consumer promotions, online innovation and creative development Ability of influencing and engaging external and internal stakeholders in a franchise brand vision RELATED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: 8+ years of video game product marketing experience, with a focus on live services and AAA game marketing Marketing degree or equivalent 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. Staff Data Scientist - Experimentation & Measurement San Mateo, CA (Hybrid) Overview: As a Staff Data Scientist on the Decision Science team at PlayStation, you will take a leading role in designing and interpreting experiments that evaluate the impact of key initiatives and programs. You'll help shape how millions of players around the world experience PlayStation by bringing statistical rigor, clear measurement strategies, and deep causal inference expertise to some of the most critical initiatives across the company. This highly visible role will advance our experimentation practices and ensure that data-driven insights inform the way we build, market, and evolve our products. What You'll Be Doing: Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests and quasi-experiments, and apply advanced causal inference methods when experimentation isn't feasible. Partner with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing) to embed experimentation into development and iteration cycles and communicate results with the company's senior leadership. Mentor and guide other Data Scientists, providing thought leadership and technical direction. Serve as a thought leader on best practices for hypothesis development, metric selection, test structure, and results communication. Help define and contribute to centralized experimentation frameworks, tools, and documentation to scale best practices across the company. Independently extract, transform, and analyze data from complex systems using SQL, Python, and other analytics tools. Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping drive business decisions with rigor and clarity. Stay current on new methodologies in experimentation and causal analysis, and bring fresh perspectives to the team's work. Your insights will directly influence how PlayStation builds, markets, and evolves products across our ecosystem. Basic Requirements: Master's or PhD in Statistics, Economics, or Econometrics. 6+ years of experience in a data science experimentation/causal inference-focused role (4+ with PhD). Deep expertise in A/B testing and causal inference, including quasi-experimental methods. Proficiency in SQL and Python for data extraction, transformation, and analysis. Broad and applied knowledge of statistical techniques. Experience with machine learning modeling is a plus. Proven ability to influence product and business decisions through clear, actionable insights. Experience contributing to or developing experimentation frameworks, best practices, or internal tooling. Bonus: Passion for video games, player communities, or the gaming industry. #LI-GD1 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.$212,200-$318,200 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 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. Technical Account Manager I Location: San Mateo, CA (Remote options available) About the Role We need an outgoing individual with technical know-how for the Technical Account Manager I position in the Developer Technology Group. Ideal for candidates with a client-centric mentality and basic experience in game development or technical support. TAMs liaise between our platform and development teams, assisting with integrating PlayStation tech and supporting developer needs. Key Responsibilities Support developers in adopting and integrating PlayStation tools and technologies. Facilitate solutions to partner needs, both proactively and reactively. Track, manage, and own technical relationships with assigned partner studios. Collaborate with internal engineering and account teams to diagnose and resolve issues. Document and raise developer feedback to influence platform improvements. Help in preparing and delivering technical presentations and training. Participate in developer events and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives. Maintain accurate records of partner interactions and project achievements. Qualifications A service- or customer-centered demeanor and soft skills. Proven experience of more than 3 years in game development, QA, production, or technical support. Familiarity with console development environments and publishing workflows. Knowledgeable of game development pipelines, technical risks, and cross-collaboration. Technical experience: basic understanding of C/C++, Python, Java, or similar programming languages. Strong communication and organizational skills. Skilled and proficient in presenting technical information to varied audiences. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks. 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.$104,600-$157,000 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 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. Staff Portfolio Insights & Analytics Lead San Mateo, CA The Portfolio Insights & Analytics Lead will elevate the Platform Business organization's Portfolio Management capabilities by turning data into strategic insights. This role will develop predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that shape portfolio investment decisions across the Platform Business organization. Acting as a bridge between raw data and executive decision-making, this role will influence how the Platform Business allocates resources to maximize long-term value and transformation. Responsibilities Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights that support portfolio prioritization, rebalancing, and long-term planning. Build and maintain financial and operational models to forecast portfolio outcomes under various scenarios, helping leadership evaluate trade-offs. Develop and maintain resource utilization and capacity models to inform portfolio planning, workforce allocation, and investment optimization decisions. Prepare high-impact presentations and briefings for Platform Business executives that communicate portfolio health, risks, and opportunities in a clear narrative. Partner with Finance, Corp Planning, PFB Office, and business units to align on investment principles, metrics, and decision-making frameworks. Drive analysis for quarterly portfolio reviews, surfacing insights that inform pivot, pause, or double-down recommendations. Incorporate external data - technology trends, competitor moves, macroeconomic factors - into portfolio outlooks to ensure future-proofing. Champion the evolution of portfolio management methods (e.g., prioritization frameworks, KPI design, outcome measurement) to raise decision-making rigor across SIE. Provide analytical guidance to peers and influence broader organizational adoption of data-informed decision-making. Act as a thought partner to senior leaders, ensuring the portfolio strategy is supported by evidence and foresight. Collaborate with the Staff Portfolio Data Analyst to align data definitions, ensure quality inputs, and validate analytical assumptions supporting decision models. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 7-10 years of experience in portfolio analysis, strategic finance, or corporate strategy in a technology-driven environment. Proven expertise in financial modeling, ROI frameworks, and outcome-based investment analysis. Strong skills in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau/PowerBI). Experience in workforce or resource capacity modeling to inform strategic planning and prioritization. Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executives through clear storytelling and data-driven recommendations. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with data, finance, and program delivery teams to integrate analysis into operational decisions. 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.$188,600-$283,000 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 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. SDET Contractor San Mateo, CA Do you have a passion for quality? We are looking for self-motivated, quick-starter and highly proactive individuals to join our full stack team, who will be testing new and existing features on multiple platforms and devices in a software development environment and ensuring quality of automation and test frameworks. At PlayStation, we are passionate about both collaboration and technology. We love building the systems that millions of people use and are our own first customers. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and are a diverse company with teams on four continents. Responsibilities: Create, maintain, and execute test plan, test cases to ensure the quality of new features Passionate about Quality and strive to improve processes, generate new standards, and drive their usage within the teams. Partner with dev team to ensure test coverage and build test plans that help deliver high quality features Review product requirements and technical design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation console and create effective testing strategies Collaborate with distributed teams for multi-functional test plan design and execution Report, track and verify defects Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge 3+ years or equivalent experience in QA methodologies and experience developing and executing comprehensive test suites for system software. Experience with Agile methodologies. Experience with test case management systems & JIRA database systems Experience with automation using any programming language: Java, Python, etc Experience using source control (esp. Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Circle CI) Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience with at least one modern web application framework, preferably React Experience developing or testing a non-PC device (phone/game console/set-top box, etc.) Knowledge and experience testing APIs and Service Oriented architecture Profile (Non-Technical) Ability to work quickly, productively, and independently in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team with minimum direction with strong work ethic A passion for robust code Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$58-$87 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 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 only the premier destination for gaming - it's also the top choice for employment. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Position Overview As a Senior Technical Program Manager specializing in software and firmware, you will oversee cross-functional development initiatives shaping the evolution of the PlayStation ecosystem. This responsibility encompasses software at the system level, firmware, and embedded elements driving PlayStation devices and associated peripherals. The responsibility will involve managing the end-to-end process of product development - from initial concept and architecture to validation and launch - maintaining alignment across engineering, QA, and operations. Your tasks will often include integrating the platform with operating systems such as Android, iOS, BSD, and Windows, with a specific emphasis on kernel, driver, or low-level software components that facilitate PlayStation hardware and its companion experiences. Ideal candidate has solid tech background, extensive consumer electronics or software project management, and team leadership skills. Principal Duties / Responsibilities Lead and implement large-scale software and firmware programs throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of system-level functionality for PlayStation devices and peripherals. Arrange schedules, dependencies, and deliverables across software, firmware, and hardware teams to secure readiness for manufacturing and launch. Manage programs that include kernel, driver, middleware, or embedded components, ensuring seamless integration between system software and hardware. Collaborate with engineering leads in Android, iOS, BSD, and Windows environments to synchronize platform support and device compatibility. Establish and control detailed schedules, dependencies, and landmarks; proactively recognize risks and plans for mitigation. Collaborate with QA, product validation, and platform certification teams to uphold high product reliability and quality standards. Deliver clear and concise status updates to executive collaborators and cross-functional teams. Mentor other program managers and contribute to guidelines for TPM and process improvement initiatives. Maintain strategic and operational awareness, balancing technical depth with a complete view of program objectives. Required Knowledge / Skills Extensive experience developing and/or leading software or firmware programs for consumer electronic products. Deep understanding of system software architecture, including kernel, driver, and embedded firmware integration. Established proficiency in coordinating initiatives incorporating multi-platform software (Android, iOS, BSD, Windows) and relevant toolchains. Experience in positions involving close collaboration with engineering, QA, and manufacturing to ensure technical preparedness. Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective at working across geographically distributed teams. Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and related project tracking tools. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Preferred Qualifications Background in embedded systems, firmware, or system software development. Experience supporting hardware bring-up and cross-functional product integration between hardware and software components. Knowledge of low-level communication protocols (e.g., USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi). Prior experience in the gaming, consumer electronics, or connected device industries. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred, with equivalent experience also considered. Master's or MBA a plus. Established background as a Technical Program Manager or Project Lead for software and/or firmware development teams. Demonstrated success managing programs through to consumer product launch. Working Conditions Agile team; feels like a start-up within a large organization. Location flexible; primary site San Mateo, CA. Travel (domestic and international) required, estimated 15%-25%. Individual Contributor: No direct supervisory, budgetary, or hiring accountabilities. 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 color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, birthing parent 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. #LI-AT1 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.$163,600-$245,400 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 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. Audience Business Analyst San Mateo, CA (Collab) In this role you will be an analyst on SIE's Growth, Media, and Omnichannel Marketing team; specifically, as a part of the Audience, Infrastructure, and Measurement (AIM) team. You will play a vital role in shaping and evolving the way we communicate with our consumers. AIM Analysts have a wide range of skills from SQL experts and audience strategists to attribution modeling. While AIM analysts have clear areas of expertise, every member of the team has the opportunity to learn and grow new skills outside of their specialty by contributing to all areas of AIM. We are looking to fill a new Audience Business Analyst role on the AIM team, specializing in audience operations and activation. You will further enable our global marketing organization to use our first party data to put the customer first in all our marketing communication. Together as gamer and customer experience advocates, we can show how PlayStation is truly the Best Place to Play! Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with marketing and agency partners across all marketing regions as the subject matter expert on our ecosystem of data to create custom segments and support campaign executions Perform analysis and create insightful dashboards that use data visualizations to inform the business and our partners on our operational capacity Advise partners on campaigns, using data-based insights from AIM, marketing analytics, data science models, and consumer research Work as part of our AIM SCRUM team to deliver value to audience activation, while also analyzing and employing operational optimizations that bring our operations to scale across all our owned and paid marketing channels Run ad-hoc and scheduled customer lists to power PlayStation's digital marketing channels globally Ensure the efficient and successful delivery of all customer segments to global marketing platforms Qualifications: Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse group of established partners including marketing, technical teams, and agencies across different regions and cultures Experience with working with a variety of marketing platforms and channels, including but not limited to email, paid media, and custom tools Experience working with martech/adtech platforms (Salesforce Marketing Cloud, DMPs, Publisher and Social Partners, etc) Executed analysis projects related to lifecycle marketing, targeting segmentation strategies, cohort analysis and tracking, churn prevention, A/B and multivariate tests, and reporting dashboard design and development SQL programming experience required 3 years' experience working with relational databases 5 years' marketing operations experience BA/BS degree Well-spoken with strong presentation-making skills that effectively present data in a compelling way, both verbal and written, to influence partner strategy Demonstrates understanding of analytical approaches-can set up clean testing frameworks for clear and meaningful measurement reporting downstream Passionate about gaming and video game culture Experienced with BI visualization tools such as Domo and Tableau You are an analytical problem solver who is data driven, with a can-do attitude and flexibility to accommodate evolving business needs You thrive in a collaborative work environment and excel under pressure, with experience working on complex, international, large-scale, time-critical projects You are flexible and versatile in nature, able to overcome challenges while maintaining a positive attitude and even a sense of humor! You are willing to roll up your sleeves to take on tasks with the team #LI-BR1 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.$136,300-$204,500 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 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. Senior Customer Lifecycle Growth Manager San Mateo, CA (Collab) PlayStation is on a mission to redefine how we connect with our customers; to deliver meaningful, highly personalized experiences to over 124 million global players, to maximise their engagement, satisfaction and loyalty. We believe that the future of commerce lies in our ability to harness data and technology to make real-time decisions at scale - creating seamless and personalized experiences that drive sustainable commercial growth through customer lifetime value. As we invest in our data, AI and automation capabilities, we're looking for a strategic and commercially minded Senior Customer Lifecycle Growth Manager to join our Direct-to-Consumer Commercial Development Team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about customer behaviour, data-driven decision-making, and the power of personalization in driving loyalty and long-term commercial, marketing and business success. You will tackle complex data challenges and drive shared focus towards customer-centric technology solutions that enable customer and commercial growth across digital software and physical product business lines. You will strengthen the connection between commercial, marketing, product and engineering teams, building strong relationships to develop and evolve our customer-centric commerce capabilities and maximize the potential of our data, technology, and customer insights. You will shape how we connect thousands of content creators with millions of players, and continually maximize discovery of their next perfect gaming experience. What You'll Do: Define and drive customer-first commercial strategy, considerate of all business lines, ensuring personalization and data-led decision-making are at the heart of our approach. Partner closely with marketing, product, and engineering teams to align capabilities and commercial objectives with customer experience and communications objectives. Think strategically across business lines and work cross-functionally to align ambitions and desired outcomes. Analyze existing customer data, commerce and marketing capabilities, identifying opportunities to gain more customer insight, target more effectively, communicate with greater relevance across channels, automate for scalability, tangibly measure performance against commercial outcomes, and optimise approaches. Assess and define what is required to evolve foundational technology and process capabilities that connect commercial and marketing experiences. Develop strategies to further integrate marketing and commercial efforts to optimize customer lifecycle and retention programs, experimentation efforts to identify and realize revenue growth opportunities, and measurement efforts to optimize investment. Help to mature a roadmap of use cases that will maximise customer lifetime value and customer satisfaction across all business lines, while advocating for long-term sustainable growth strategies and future commerce enablement. Support D2C strategic planning and annual goal-setting processes, to articulate customer-centric strategies and drive cross-functional alignment. What We're Looking For: Relevant experience - You've held senior roles in customer loyalty, personalization or lifecycle and retention. You've delivered commercial growth results through enhancing direct-to-consumer relationships and experiences. Strategic - You understand how commercial opportunities are unlocked in harmony with brand equity and product engagement measures. You can easily articulate the value that personalization at scale can offer to customers and the business. Customer-obsessed - You place the customer at the heart of everything, shaping the strategies we design, the data we utilise, the technologies we put in place, the experiences we deliver, and the outcomes we seek. Commercially minded - You have a strong understanding of how marketing, product, and data come together to drive commercial growth. Digital and data native - You understand and can explain how a complex web of data, decisioning, omnichannel orchestration, and continuous learning capabilities must work together to deliver customer loyalty, and realise lifetime value growth. You understand the opportunities, limitations and ethical imperatives of customer data. Highly analytical - You have a strong ability to source and interpret data, surface insights, evaluate statistical and analytical approaches and make data-informed, strategic recommendations. You are able to collaborate and experiment with analytics, data science and engineering teams to closely connect predictive modelling and machine learning with customer, commercial and marketing applications. Agile and natural collaborator - You are able to navigate complex organizations, influencing across teams and senior stakeholders. You use initiative to find opportunities and forge a path to success, balancing quick wins and business realities with long-term value creation. You have rich experience in ecommerce, marketing technology, lead generation, technical CRM, digital transformation, or related fields, ideally within commercial-focused roles. You are an expert in Excel, and a power user of enterprise analytics and marketing analytics tools. You have a passion for entertainment, ideally video gaming, with understanding of content, and competitive market dynamics. #LI-BR1 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.$194,100-$291,100 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 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. Sr. Director Data Platform Engineering & Operations San Mateo, CA The Sr. Director Data Platform Engineering & Operations is a critical leadership role at SIE, responsible for driving innovation and scalability across the company's data and AI platform ecosystem. This role oversees platforms including Data Infrastructure (Streaming, Ingestion, Warehouse, and Data Ocean), Experimentation and Audience Platforms, and Governance & Data Observability tools. In this role, you will ensure SIE's platforms process massive volumes of data, delivering insights that enhance Player, Creator, Publisher, and Enterprise experiences. By enabling data-driven decisions at scale, you will drive the future of personalized gaming, efficient operations, and enterprise productivity through advanced AI and machine learning technologies. As a strategic leader, you will define and execute the vision for SIE's data and AI platform ecosystem, ensuring scalable solutions that support key business objectives across gaming, content creation, and enterprise operations. Reporting to the VP of Data & AI, you will lead global teams of engineers and experts to build platforms that democratize data and transform decision-making across the company. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with proven experience in a previous or current Sr. Director level role. This highly cross-functional role works closely with senior leadership in engineering, product, and business to align the platform ecosystem with the organization's strategic goals. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Define the long-term vision for SIE's Data and AI Platform ecosystem, aligning with business goals and driving value across Player, Creator, Publisher, and Enterprise touchpoints. Lead the development of platforms that process large-scale, real-time data from millions of users, delivering insights to enhance gaming experiences, content creation, and enterprise productivity. Build scalable platforms for personalized player experiences, content creation tools, and enterprise efficiency, optimizing performance and cost-effectiveness. Platform Development & Operations: Provide thought leadership in the design, architecture, and execution of the platform ecosystem, ensuring innovation and seamless integration with SIE's global gaming services and enterprise operations. Ensure platforms are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability, processing billions of data points daily across Player, Creator, Publisher, and Enterprise activities. Champion operational excellence by driving continuous improvements in platform cost efficiency, performance, and security to support SIE's global user base. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver data and AI solutions that drive value across gaming, content creation, and enterprise operations. Work with teams to ensure data platforms improve engagement, content creation, monetization, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and regulatory requirements while supporting scalable data operations. Innovation & Efficiency: Lead efforts to optimize platform performance, reduce costs, and improve data accessibility across gaming and enterprise operations. Implement innovative solutions to scale data operations and maximize value from Player, Creator, Publisher, and Enterprise data. Drive AI/ML adoption to enhance gaming experiences, content discovery, operational efficiency, and enterprise workflows. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Technical Expertise: 15+ years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or related fields, with deep expertise in designing and building distributed data systems and large-scale data warehouses. Proven track record of architecting platforms capable of processing petabytes of data and supporting the real-time ingestion and processing of billions of data points daily across gaming and enterprise domains. Extensive experience in building and scaling cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data platforms, with a strong focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and cost-efficiency. Demonstrated success in growing and evolving data platforms to meet the needs of a rapidly scaling business, ensuring data-driven decisions are made at all levels of the organization. Extensive experience with Kafka for data streaming and real-time data ingestion. Strong hands-on knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake for scalable data engineering, analytics, and cloud data warehousing. Proven experience making buy vs. build decisions, assessing in-house development versus integrating third-party platforms based on cost, scalability, and business needs. Expertise with Data Governance tools such as Alation and Collibra for managing data catalogs, compliance, and data quality. Knowledge and experience with Data Observability tools to monitor data pipelines and ensure data accuracy, reliability, and transparency. Experience with experimentation platforms such as Optimizely, Statsig, and LaunchDarkly, with a focus on A/B testing and feature management. Expertise in AI/ML platforms like AWS SageMaker and Databricks MLflow for machine learning model development, deployment, and MLOps practices. Leadership & Strategic Skills: Proven leadership in building and leading high-performing global engineering teams, balancing short-term execution with long-term strategic growth. Strong strategic mindset, translating business objectives into scalable technical solutions that deliver value across the organization. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, driving impactful solutions across engineering, product, and business teams. #LI-GD1 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.$312,000-$468,000 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 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. Staff Software Engineer (Security) Are you looking for a challenge? We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in the client-side security engineering space, particularly with experience in Linux/Unix, Windows, Android, and/or iOS. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in application security and native operating system capabilities to contribute to the development of secure applications within environments such as these. As a Staff Engineer, you will offer technical leadership in establishing and implementing various security mechanisms designed to address all potential threat vectors. You will collaborate closely with security and application engineering teams to incorporate security into applications through practices such as threat modeling, secure coding, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Responsibilities Design and architect systems with a strong focus on security, implementing multiple layers of defense in depth across multiple platforms. Offer expert guidance and support to engineering teams to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Perform comprehensive threat modelling and conduct security assessments on software and systems to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Triage, analyze, and investigate security issues, and utilize and develop tools as necessary for identifying vulnerabilities. Demonstrate proficiency in Agile/Scrum software development methodologies. Provide mentorship to engineering teams on addressing emerging security threats and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Qualifications 8+ years of demonstrated programming experience in C, C++, Objective-C, or comparable client development environments. Expertise in developing client-side applications and SDKs/Libraries, utilizing object-oriented design and design patterns. In-depth knowledge across multiple security domains, including specific operating system security features, network, application, and general data security. Advanced technical proficiency in software development and code analysis, complemented by familiarity with a range of security tools and vendor solutions across a variety of operating systems. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, security, and architecture teams to facilitate security enhancements. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent required; master's degree preferred. Desired Qualifications: Experience with lower-level languages and platform SDKs on multiple. Familiar with React Native or similar hybrid application architectures. Strong communication and collaboration skills with globally distributed teams. #LI-RG1 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.$216,200-$324,400 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 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. Sr. Talent Attraction Manager, Candidate Experience Greater Bay Area or Southern California As the Sr. TA Manager, Candidate Experience, you will lead the vision, strategy, and implementation of a world-class recruitment journey across Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) global talent acquisition organization. From the first touchpoint to onboarding - spanning early career to executive search - you'll ensure every candidate experiences the innovation, creativity, and inclusivity that define our culture. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives on transforming people processes, building strong partnerships, and ensuring that every candidate interaction reflects the PlayStation brand. What You'll Do Shape the Candidate Journey: Design and implement strategies that elevate every touchpoint in the candidate lifecycle - from attraction and application to interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Lead with Purpose: Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing team dedicated to delivering an outstanding candidate experience across all regions. Collaborate Across the Business: Partner with across global Talent Acquisition, HR, and business leaders to align recruiting practices with company values and strategic priorities. Enhance Our Employer Brand: Work with Marketing and People teams to tell SIE's story as an employer of choice through authentic and engaging candidate interactions. Drive Process Excellence: Use data and insights to identify improvements, implement new tools, and streamline workflows to ensure efficiency and transparency. Champion Inclusion and Belonging: Ensure all candidate experiences reflect our global commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for every individual. Who You Are A strategic thinker with a passion for people, process, and storytelling. Experienced in leading candidate experience, early career, and employer branding in a global, fast-paced organization. Skilled at building relationships with senior leaders and influencing cross-functional teams. Data-driven with a continuous improvement mindset. Comfortable leading global projects and implementing scalable programs. Enthusiastic about innovation, technology, and creating experiences that delight candidates and hiring teams alike. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field (Master's preferred). 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, candidate experience, or HR leadership roles. Proven success designing and executing candidate experience strategies at scale. Global experience in entertainment, technology, or creative industries preferred. Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills. #LI-SV1 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.$177,500-$266,300 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.

Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. Welcome to The Sims, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our drive is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. The Sims is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be. Location: Vancouver or Redwood City, hybrid in studio three days a week. This is an individual contributor senior role reporting to a Development Director. You will be part of a multidiscipline team working on the future of The Sims. Responsibilities: * Create prototypes and designs for gameplay content, mechanics, and systems * Write clear and detailed documentation that communicates functionality, logic, tuning, and player outcomes * Implement and tune interactive objects, mechanics, and systems, or mechanics that power story-driven simulation and gameplay * Collaborate with designers, art, engineering, and QA to ensure alignment and feasibility * Partner with producers and project managers to scope features and track tasks * Use player-centered and data-informed design processes through quantitative and qualitative player insights * Troubleshoot in-engine, taking ownership over quality and player experience * Mentor junior designers, offering feedback and guidance based on expertise Qualifications: * 5+ years of professional experience with one shipped AAA title * Experience in builders, simulation, sandbox, or life-sim games * Experience with expansion content or live service development * Experience with logic, scripting, and in-engine implementation using in engine, esp. with proprietary tools (e.g., Unreal, XML, Blueprints) * Proficient in version control (e.g. Perforce, Git) task tracking (e.g. Jira), and data visualization tools (e.g. Looker or Tableau) * Experience with player-driven storytelling and systems supporting different playstyles * Comfort designing content around themes like identity, relationships, and social dynamics * Bonus - Experience working within Agile development COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES * British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$111,600 - $152,800 CAD * California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$124,100 - $182,800 USD In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. About Electronic Arts We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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. Sr. Manager, Third Party Development Lead San Mateo, CA (Hybrid) Lead a team of producers responsible for supporting our partner-titles coming from third-party developers and publishers. From game pitch evaluation to launch, this role ensures that signed games meet quality standards and deliver exceptional gaming experiences. Collaborate with external partners, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams for successful project execution, on-time delivery, and adherence to quality standards. Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of globally distributed producers within the Global Portfolio team, guiding their performance and professional growth. Evaluate production plans for new partnership prospects, including support for pitch review, scouting, and project due diligence to assess feasibility and potential risks. Right-size dev funding asks against what is technically possible, with an intrinsic knowledge of staffing requirements to accomplish a project across a multi-functional team, and providing guidance on the scope of investment that would be appropriate Collaborate with legal, finance, account management, and business development teams to finalize partnership agreements, ensuring clear expectations, responsibilities, and deliverables are defined. Develop and manage project schedules, budgets and resources for timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality games. Review project milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with production plans and contractual obligations. Oversee the process of reviewing and approving payments to external developed partners, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. Establish and maintain strong relationships with external development partners, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle Apply industry experience to guide partners in best practices for development paths Identify and mitigate risks, conflicts, and dependencies that may impact project timelines or outcomes Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior management, highlighting key milestones, issues and opportunities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and excellence within the Global Portfolio team. Qualifications: Proven tenure and experience working in video games in a production role, focused on console development (leading external teams / projects) Expert knowledge of game development processes, tools, and best practices Experience in evaluating production plans, reviewing pitches, scouting and conducting project due diligence Demonstrated track record of successfully shipping high-quality games on time and within budget Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Familiar with milestone review process and payment processing Deep understanding of all current PlayStation hardware platforms, games, and services. Deep understanding of all console, mobile, social, and PC platforms, games and services. Passion for games in all of their forms, with a deep understanding of industry trends and player expectations Experience working within the PlayStation production pipeline for game submission and tech needs. #LI-SV1 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.$162,100-$243,100 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 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. Sr. Product Marketing Manager San Mateo, CA (Colab)/Remote PlayStation is looking for a Senior Product Marketing Manager with a passion for and proven experience building the long-term reputation and emotional consumer relationship for established brands. In this role, you will play a key role in shaping the global brand strategy for the PlayStation Masterbrand, PlayStation hardware products, and PlayStation play experiences on new devices. This high-impact position contributes to the evolution of one of the world's most iconic and beloved entertainment brands. The ideal candidate will have a strong creative vision rooted in consumer insights, an ability to distill complexity and ambiguity, and is a highly effective, nimble operator who can drive execution of multiple simultaneous workstreams. You are an expert in uncovering insights, framing opportunities, and driving creative thinking that delivers real business impact. You are a trusted partner to creative, brand, product, and research and analytics teams, and you model initiative, ownership, and collaboration. A key driver of success in this role is the ability to connect the dots between business, product, and brand strategy, to extract meaningful insights that translate into inspiring briefs that spark world-class creativity and business growth. As a key contributor, you will support the evolution of PlayStation's brand architecture, positioning, and identity, to help ensure it resonates across global markets and diverse audiences. You will leverage your passion for innovation, data empowered storytelling, and the gaming industry, to influence the evolution of the PlayStation Masterbrand and hardware business strategies. You'll be responsible for translating consumer insights, market and cultural trends, and business objectives into actionable brand strategies and frameworks that guide how PlayStation shows up across its ecosystem of products, services, and experiences. This role requires a brand builder who is equal parts strategist, storyteller, and collaborator. Someone who excels at bringing clarity to complexity, creative fluency across teams, and driving brand strategies that are rooted in insights and cultural relevance. You'll be instrumental in refreshing what the PlayStation Masterbrand stands for globally to ensure that our brand evolves in ways that are future-forward, delivering measurable business impact, and rooted in our mission to push the boundaries of play. Key Responsibilities: Masterbrand Strategy Support the development and evolution of the PlayStation Masterbrand strategy and positioning across global markets Contribute to the evolution and refinement of brand architecture, personality, voice, tone, and identity systems Assist in building and maintaining foundational brand frameworks and toolkits (e.g., brand book) to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints Product Innovation Strategy Develop customer informed product growth strategies to unlock new hardware opportunities Conduct strategic assessment of new product proposals, evaluating commercial opportunity, brand/portfolio fit, audience/market fit, value proposition, and competitive landscape Assist in building and maintaining foundational strategic frameworks to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints Strategic Development & Insight Generation Interpret complex market data, consumer insights, and cultural trends into actionable strategic direction Define market research needs, partnering with analytics teams to shape research approaches to unlock strategic opportunities Act as brand strategy consult for Masterbrand creative campaign briefs that synthesize customer insights, business objectives, brand goals, and success criteria into actionable creative development Drive integrated thinking that connects brand, products, and play experiences Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure brand strategy is thoughtfully integrated into product portfolio Present strategic recommendations that are grounded in data and shaped by audience understanding Develop outstanding executive presentations Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, Creative Services, Global Sales, Game Marketing, and international teams to ensure alignment with overall brand strategy Work with the Brand Marketing team to review and support Masterbrand activations across paid, owned, and earned channels Assist in the development of executive-level presentations that clearly articulate brand vision, direction, and performance Work closely with Brand Marketing, Consumer Insights, and international teams to ensure brand strategy aligns with business objectives and customer needs Creative Stakeholder Partnership Collaborate with internal creative teams and agency partners to ensure brand strategy is reflected in creative development for product marketing Support product marketing project management and alignment across multiple stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-quality, insight-driven creative assets Translate strategy into messaging frameworks and outputs that influence consumer behavior and drive business outcomes Qualifications: BA/BS degree; MBA preferred 7+ years of experience in brand strategy consulting or brand management, within the CPG industry; exposure to video game or entertainment industries is a plus Experience Marketing Leadership Experience Proven track record in shaping brand strategy for established, high-profile brands Expertise in brand fundamentals, including architecture, identity, and competitive positioning Proven ability to develop data-driven strategies that generate meaningful, actionable insights Strong creative judgment, with experience guiding creative development and activations in partnership with internal teams and external agencies Demonstrated ability to deliver creatively inspiring, business-driving briefs Strong understanding of business operations, with sharp strategic thinking and prioritization skills, and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Demonstrated ability to be trusted with sensitive information, handling it with discretion while collaborating effectively under pressure Exceptional communicator with strong verbal and written skills, adept at distilling complex ideas into accessible language and crafting compelling narratives that resonate across stakeholders Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver high-impact presentations that are visually compelling and strategically structured to inform, persuade, and inspire action Thought & People Leadership Experience Driven for results: Commitment to high standards and passionate about goals/beliefs in the face of complex obstacles/roadblocks Strong collaboration and inclusion skills: Works productively & co-operatively within the group and across business units/functions to form deep and trusted relationships to achieve common goals - high emotional intelligence cultural awareness Innovative problem solver: Views challenges as opportunities, solution oriented, creative problem solver for each project and is willing to champion new ideas with their manager and partners Self-starter: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environment, with ability to work independently, with little need for instruction, while maintaining communication with leaders and leaders' peers to ensure partner teams feel informed and supported Passionate: Brings positive energy and enthusiasm to get results and affect meaningful change Efficient: Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects with proficiency and professionalism Other Attributes Passion for video games and brand storytelling Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to research, synthesize, and champion ideas through stakeholder alignment and review processes Nimble, resourceful, and detail-oriented; thrive in both independent and highly collaborative work environments Energetic, ambitious, and disciplined team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude Proactive and organized, with a proven ability to manage complex plans across multiple internal and external stakeholders Experienced in analyzing complex data sets and applying statistical methods to uncover meaningful insights and inform strategic decisions Innately curious and knowledgeable about consumers, and the art and science of data informed brand building Deep understanding of consumer behavior, marketing dynamics, and cultural trends A bias for action, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment #LI-BR1 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.$165,100-$247,700 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 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. Software Engineer II, Android DevTools San Mateo, CA As a Software Engineer II, you have growing technical expertise, developing ingenuity, and constant curiosity. You will use your understanding of game development, Android and the family of Developer Tools it provides to ensure the best possible software is produced. You will contribute to developing and finding best practices and applying those to customer codebases. Responsibilities: Proficiency in current Android Developer Tools related to the spectrum of phases found in game development: debugging, packaging and performance analysis. Working knowledge of how major middleware engines integrate with Android Developer Tools, identifying any shortcoming, and driving for the best setup or adoption. Maintaining and evolving a list of best practices as uncovered by use of the Android Developer Tools Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of experience in developing game applications or related fields. Understanding of mobile landscapes and trends in Android development Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development. Proficiency in C/C++ in Android, NDK and JNI. Experience working with Google Play Services, and Google Developer Console. Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum. Ability to measure and application performance in multi-threaded applications. Desired Qualifications: Experience with open-source contributions. Experience in graphics debugging. Experience in a middleware engine such as Unreal or Unity. Shipped at least one mobile game title. Shipped at least one game title on a PlayStation console. 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.$163,700-$245,500 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.