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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Cloud Streaming Game Services - **Company:** PlayStation - **Location:** Aliso Viejo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $177,300.0 - $265,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Open Source Technology, Software Tools, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Grafana, Concurrency, Software Application Programming, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Asynchronous Programming, Docker - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6128873004 ## About the Role * 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), Under U.S. law, you are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. 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Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. ## Description * 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, * Disabled Veteran: a veteran of the U.S. military who is entitled to compensation (or who would be entitled to compensation if not for the receipt of military retired pay) under the administration of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and/or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. * Recently Separated Veteran: a veteran who has discharged or released from active duty in the U.S. military within the last three years. * Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran: a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)