Staff Software Engineer, AI Native
Core
Design and build secure, scalable, high-performing front-end and back-end systems for the Sony Engagement Platform, directing AI agents across the full delivery lifecycle to empower fans and creators.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (AI-Native)
Builds
Next-generation digital engagement platform for Sony's entertainment ecosystem (games, anime, music, film, live experiences)
Domain
Entertainment technology / AI-Native Software Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Full stack development, REST API design, Java/Go/Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript ecosystem (React/Angular/Ember/TypeScript), AI-native coding tools (Claude Code/Cursor/Copilot), prompt engineering, agent workflow management, database management, cloud technologies (AWS), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Preferred skills
DevOps tools (CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins), AI-native development framework (BMad Method), MCP/A2A concepts, LLM-as-judge concepts, Agile (SAFe/Scrum)
Technologies
AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Angular, Ember, TypeScript, Jest, Babel, Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins
Responsibilities
Architect and develop RESTful API endpoints; Build dynamic, responsive web applications; Define robust data models and manage databases; Direct and govern AI coding agents across the delivery lifecycle; Configure and maintain prompt engineering patterns and agent workflows; Trace, debug, and triage agent tool calls and prompt failures; Create comprehensive documentation for architecture and maintenance; Provide task estimations and delivery timelines; Participate in on-call rotation; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
