Staff Software Engineer

About the position

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will partner with Product Management, Architects, Engineering, and Operations as a senior team member. You have extensive hands-on technical expertise coupled with ingenuity and excellent communication skills. You will use your understanding of Android, SDKs, frameworks, and developer tools, applying industry-standard best practices to create fluid, performant experiences with maximum extensivity. You will assist in driving our next-generation cross-platform mobile application, applying industry standard best practices and implementation to fluid performant experiences with maximum extensively.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate SDKs and developer tools to streamline development across mobile and console teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
• Lead the mobile app development using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements and meeting project milestones.
• Driving forward research, development, and implementation of Android features, tools, frameworks, SDKs, and high-performance, innovative technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with international teams of architects, partners and product managers (USA, Japan, UK) to translate requirements into actionable work packages, creating engaging mobile user experiences.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences, prioritizing usability and performance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in developing single-page web applications or mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development, including emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
• Expert in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Angular, or similar technologies for building responsive interfaces and dynamic applications.
• Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, measure, and optimize SDK and application performance, with a focus on SDK response time and efficient network usage.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with architects and engineers to influence technology decisions.
• Excel at documenting designs, implementation, and tests for international teams.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of APIs such as DirectX 11/12 and, OpenGL 4.x and Vulkan.
• Expert in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts for Sony products
• Bonus package eligibility