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.
At PlayStation, we’re on a mission to craft seamless, scalable, and immersive experiences that connect millions of players around the world. We design and build the powerful backend systems that enable real-time interactions, personalized content, and dynamic gameplay features—defining how players experience play on our platforms.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll take a lead role in designing and developing cloud-native, high-performance systems that power the next generation of PlayStation experiences. You’ll work closely with designers, client engineers, and product managers to deliver robust, reliable, and joyful services at global scale.
We thrive on innovation, teamwork, and excellence—and we can’t wait for you to help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming!
What You’ll DoWe take pride in building experiences that are fast, scalable, and fun. In this role, you will:
- Design, implement, and maintain distributed, cloud-based backend services that scale to millions of players.
- Champion code quality, reliability, and maintainability through clean design and strong testing practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver high-impact player features and system improvements.
- Optimize performance and reliability through observability, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor other engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing, experimentation, and technical excellence.
We’re seeking an experienced backend engineer who brings deep technical knowledge, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll succeed here if you have:
- 7+ years of professional backend development experience with scalable, production-grade systems
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with strong understanding of object-oriented design principles
- Experience developing high-performance, distributed web services using container-based architectures
- Expertise with MySQL or similar relational databases, plus exposure to NoSQL technologies like Cassandra or Redis
- Experience with AWS services and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry)
- Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS, or similar)
- Strong communication skills, Agile team experience, and a sense of ownership for your work
- A proactive approach that values scalability, maintainability, and user experience
We’re especially excited if you bring:
- A passion for gaming, creator ecosystems, and player-driven innovation
- Experience with load testing, profiling, and performance tuning backend systems
- Familiarity with feature flagging, A/B testing, or experimentation frameworks
- Curiosity about Generative AI (GenAI) tools to enhance developer productivity and creativity
At PlayStation, we believe that great teams build great experiences. Our engineering culture is grounded in collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous learning. We celebrate creativity and empower each other to take ownership—because the best ideas often come from unexpected places.
You’ll join a team that values inclusivity, empathy, and open communication, where feedback is seen as a tool for growth. We balance technical excellence with a genuine care for player experience, ensuring that every line of code contributes to something meaningful.
The systems you build will directly shape how millions of players connect, compete, and create together across the world. Your impact will be felt in every joyful moment of play that our players share.
Our CommitmentAt PlayStation, we believe diversity fuels innovation. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, or ability—can thrive and grow. Together, we’re building the technology and experiences that make play possible for everyone, everywhere.
Join us—and help shape the future of play for millions around the world.
Benefits:- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year
- On Site Gym
- Subsidised Café
- Free soft drinks
- On site bar
- Access to cycle garage and showers
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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