Staff Engineer, AI Native
Core
Design and build secure, scalable, high-performing front-end and back-end systems for the Sony Engagement Platform, while directing and governing AI agents across the full delivery lifecycle.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (AI-Native)
Builds
Next-generation engagement platform connecting fans with content and creators across Sony's ecosystem (games, anime, music, film, live experiences)
Domain
Entertainment technology / Digital engagement platforms
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Full stack development, REST API design, Java/Go/Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript, AI-native coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot), prompt engineering, agent workflow management, secure AI coding practices
Preferred skills
React, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, BMad Method, MCP/A2A concepts, LLM-as-judge, hallucination reduction
Technologies
Java, Go, Python, React, TypeScript, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot
Responsibilities
Architect and develop RESTful API endpoints; Build dynamic web applications; Define data models and manage databases; Direct and govern AI coding agents; Configure prompt engineering patterns and guardrails; Trace and debug agent tool calls and prompt failures; Create architecture documentation; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership