Video Games, Entertainment, Technology, Software

Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Streaming (Contractor)

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Required skills

Rust
Kubernetes
Linux
Git
Docker
distributed applications
unit testing
integration testing
Prometheus
Grafana

Nice to have

Ansible
AWX
GitOps
Java
C++
Agile

Role summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Cloud Streaming Game Services (CSGS) team in Aliso Viejo, CA. This contractor role focuses on designing and developing server-side applications for a globally distributed cloud gaming infrastructure. Responsibilities include building Kubernetes controllers and services, owning features from design to production support, and contributing to architecture. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, strong Rust and Kubernetes skills, and a passion for building reliable, automated systems. Familiarity with Linux, Git, Docker, and observability platforms is required. Experience with AI-assisted development tools is also a plus.

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.

Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Streaming Game Services (Contractor)

Aliso Viejo, CA

As a part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, the Game Development & Future Technology (GDFT) organization is leading the cloud gaming and development revolution, putting console-quality video games on any device!

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Cloud Streaming Game Services (CSGS) team, you’ll play a key role in the design and development of server-side applications on a large geographically distributed infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software powering the globally distributed PlayStation Cloud Streaming infrastructure

Build Kubernetes controllers, operators, and system services powering infrastructure lifecycle management and orchestration

Own features from design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support

Develop high-quality, maintainable code with comprehensive unit and integration testing

Partner with SRE, Test and Platform Engineering to deliver reliable production services

Investigate and resolve production issues with a focus on reliability and performance

Contribute to architecture discussions, technical design documents, and engineering standards

Effectively communicate technical approaches, project status, risks, estimates, and dependencies

Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Codex, Claude, etc) to accelerate design, implementation, documentation, and debugging while maintaining engineering quality through sound technical judgment and code review

Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and automation opportunities that improve engineering velocity, reliability, and operational efficiency

Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

7+ years of professional software development experience

Experience designing, implementing, and operating production software systems

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems spanning software and infrastructure

Passion for building reliable, maintainable, and highly automated systems

Skills & Knowledge

Strong experience developing production software in Rust

Experience building applications or controllers on Kubernetes

Experience developing software on Linux

Proficiency with Git and modern software development workflows

Familiarity with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes

Experience debugging complex distributed applications

Experience writing automated unit and integration tests

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of observability platforms including Prometheus, Grafana, OTel, or OpenSearch

Experience working with modern AI-assisted software development tools to improve productivity while applying critical engineering review and validation

Understanding of distributed systems concepts including concurrency, asynchronous programming, event-driven architectures, fault tolerance and consistency models

Additional Attributes

Familiarity with Java or C++

Familiar with Agile development concepts

Comfortable working across software, infrastructure, networking, and hardware domains

Experience with infrastructure automation using tools such as Ansible, AWX, or GitOps workflows

Ability to thrive in an environment with evolving requirements and technical challenges

Strong communication and documentation skills

Contribution to the open-source community (ie. blogs, source code, etc)

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.

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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.

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