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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Engagement Platform Engineering - **Company:** Sony Corporation - **Location:** New York, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $240,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Machine Learning, Automation of Marketing, Recommender Systems, Web Platforms, Google Cloud, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Service Stack, Microservices - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8d8f1f99-3072-41f4-8885-7be0b65699e6 ## About the Role * BS or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. MS in CS preferred. * 10+ years of experience in commerce, fintech, or digital platforms, with at least 7 years in engineering leadership roles. * Proven expertise in commerce platforms, digital storefronts, subscriptions, account and identity management. * Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), microservices, and event-driven systems. * Strong background in AI/ML-driven personalization, intelligent search, and recommendation systems. * Experience optimizing acquisition technology stacks, including audience segmentation, lifecycle, and campaign automation. * Familiarity with compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). * Ability to influence and partner with executives across product, marketing, finance, security, and operations. * A track record of attracting, developing, and leading world-class engineering teams. * Strong communication and storytelling skills, capable of aligning technical initiatives with business objectives. * Global experience with an ability to navigate cultural nuances and lead dispersed teams., The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $240,000 to $270,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job., Right to Work (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish) ## Description * Execute the Platform Engineering Strategy: Develop and implement the vision for engagement ecosystem, including storefronts, digital purchases, subscription services, and Venues and events. * Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of engineers to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with strategic business goals and outcomes. * Foster a strong, inclusive, and collaborative engineering culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. * Drive the successful delivery of multiple cross-platform projects by guiding teams in effective estimation, planning, and iterative value delivery. * Collaborate effectively across global business units and product teams, navigating time zone differences to ensure alignment and progress. * Execute and iterate on the team's vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring initiatives remain focused, achievable, and value driven. * Champion change and continuous improvement, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance team performance, processes, and outcomes. * Operate with autonomy and ownership in a large, distributed environment, consistently delivering results while managing complexity and ambiguity. * Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [Introducing a Digital Service Catalog for speed and scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/763-introducing-a-digital-service-catalog-for-speed-and-scale) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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