Software Engineer II/ Software Developer (Backend)
Core
Design, build, and operate backend services and APIs for new mobile and web experiences that help gamers connect, discover, and play together.
Role type
Backend Software Engineer
Builds
Mobile and web consumer experiences for PlayStation
Domain
Gaming / Consumer Internet
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, relational and non-relational databases, caching, message queues, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, AWS
Preferred skills
Real-time communication systems, social graphs, recommendation systems, content discovery, personalization platforms, trust and safety systems, early-stage startup experience
Technologies
Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, REST, PostgreSQL, AWS
Responsibilities
Design, build, test, deploy, and operate reliable backend services and APIs; Contribute to backend architecture and technical decisions; Design and maintain data models; Monitor and improve service performance and operational health; Partner with product managers and designers; Participate in code reviews
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
