{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0cc4d4e989d459f028aece6e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0cc4d4e989d459f028aece6e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0cc4d4e989d459f028aece6e","title":"Senior Software Engineer (Android)","description":"Position Type:\nLocation(s):\nUnited States, San Mateo, CA\nDate Posted:\nJob ID:\nR-124011\n\nWhy Sony Interactive Entertainment?\nSony 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.\nSenior Software Engineer, Android\nSan Mateo, CA\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you have hands-on technical expertise, ingenuity, and excellent communication skills. You will use your deep understanding of Android native development, system internals, and telemetry frameworks to help pave the way for future innovation on our platforms.\nYou will contribute to critical infrastructure systems for our mobile applications, including telemetry and logging solutions, before transitioning to UI implementation for our next-generation cross-platform mobile application, applying industry standard best practices to deliver fluid, performant experiences with maximum extensibility.\n\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and implement comprehensive telemetry, logging, and diagnostic systems for mobile applications, ensuring robust monitoring and analytics capabilities.\nBuild and integrate frameworks to streamline development across mobile and console teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.\nDevelopment of mobile applications using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements and meeting project milestones.\nDevelop and maintain high-quality applications using both Android native technologies and React Native, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance standards.\nImplement reusable components and infrastructure, focusing on scalability and maintainability. Apply architectural patterns like MVC, MVVM, and MVP.\nCollaborate closely with international teams of UI designers and product managers (USA, Japan, UK) to translate requirements into actionable work packages, creating engaging mobile user experiences.\nIdentify performance bottlenecks through telemetry data and craft solutions to improve customer delight.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nGenuine passion for crafting seamless, reliable mobile experiences, prioritizing both system performance and user experience.\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.\n5+ years of experience in Android native development with strong expertise in Java/Kotlin and Android Studio.\nProven experience implementing telemetry, analytics, and logging solutions in production mobile applications.\nDeep understanding of Android system internals, debugging tools, and performance profiling methodologies.\nExperience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Angular, or similar technologies for building responsive interfaces and dynamic applications.\nStrong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development, including emerging technologies.\nProven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.\nDemonstrated ability to measure and optimize application performance, with expertise in metrics collection and analysis.\n\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience with enterprise telemetry and monitoring platforms.\nKnowledge of data serialization formats and efficient data transmission protocols.\nExperience with React Native bridge development and native module creation.\nExperience with open-source contributions, especially library development.\nExperience in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.\nProficiency in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs.\nUnderstanding of privacy compliance considerations for data collection.\nAt SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.\n\nPlease note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.\n\nIn addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.\n\nThe estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.\n$193,300—$289,900 USD\nPlease 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.\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nSony 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.\nWe strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. 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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.\nSenior Software Engineer, Android\nSan Mateo, CA\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you have hands-on technical expertise, ingenuity, and excellent communication skills. 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This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.\n\nThe estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.\n$193,300—$289,900 USD\nPlease 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.\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nSony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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