Manager, Software Engineering DevEx

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. About the Role We are looking for a strong Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact team within PlayStation’s Client Developer Experience (DevEx) team. This role sits at the center of how developers build, test, and ship software across client and system software teams. You will lead the development of modern developer platforms and tools, including documentation systems, intelligent search, performance tooling, and AI powered experiences. This role requires a balanced leader, someone who can grow and manage a high-performing team, while also maintaining strong technical depth to guide architecture, review designs, and support engineers at a code level when needed. You will operate across frontend-heavy developer experiences (JS, React, React Native) as well as backend/platform systems, shaping solutions that are both technically sound and highly usable for developers. What You’ll Do Lead, grow, and mentor a team of engineers, building a high-performing, ownership driven culture Drive delivery of developer platforms and tools used across PlayStation Provide technical leadership at both code and system design levels, especially for frontend and developer-facing systems Guide the design and evolution of complex, scalable systems across frontend, backend, and platform layers Partner with AI/ML, QE, System Software, and Product teams to align on priorities and execution Influence cross-team technical decisions and ensure strong alignment across partner organizations Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform strategy Ensure high-quality developer experiences by focusing on usability, performance, and reliability Identify gaps, remove blockers, and drive clarity in ambiguous problem spaces What We’re Looking For 7–10 years of overall software engineering experience with 3–5+ years of experience managing engineering teams. Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of frontend systems (JavaScript, React, React Native) and solid backend/platform fundamentals Ability to operate at code-level depth when needed (design reviews, debugging, guiding engineers) Proven experience designing and delivering complex, distributed systems Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams Experience working on developer tools, internal platforms, or productivity systems Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across teams Excellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Bachelors degree or equivalent Nice to Have Experience with Python or backend services supporting developer platforms Experience with AI/ML-driven workflows or developer tooling Background in performance profiling and or developer ecosystems Experience in large-scale, multi-team environments You will operate in a role that requires leadership, technical depth, and cross-org influence 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 build 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 At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $201,400 — $302,000 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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