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PlayStation

Platform Engineering Manager

PlayStation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. PlayStation leads in entertainment with products such as PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, and more. We strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome all who have a passion for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. We’re leading the revolution in cloud gaming and looking for engineers who want to make a difference, enjoy automating tasks, and collaborate with creative teammates. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Help us build a world‑class cloud platform delivering fun and unique gaming experiences to millions of players.

Responsibilities

Supports teams developing and implementing our internal Kubernetes platform offering.

Collaborates closely with the Platform and Release Engineering Team and other teams on release process and automation.

Improves reliability, performance and feature set of the Kubernetes platform based on internal customer needs.

Supports the career and developmental growth of Platform and Release Engineers.

Responsible for Platform and Release Engineering project quality and timeliness.

Develops roadmap with Director.

Helps define strategic direction for Platform and Release Engineering.

Provides constructive feedback to all team members.

Works with Senior and Staff Engineers on the technical strategy of the Platform and Release Engineering department.

Collaborates with other engineering teams to align efforts across groups.

Empowers and encourages team members to perform their best.

Equips team members with tools to be successful.

Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or equivalent, or relevant work experience.

3+ years of relevant experience in a leadership role.

Proven knowledge in working with Kubernetes on‑premise or in hybrid clouds.

Skills & Knowledge

Experience with Kubernetes and Cloud Native Infrastructure.

Experience with Private Cloud and Public Cloud Environments (ideally AWS).

Experience with the entire software development lifecycle.

Ability to support engineers with solving problems in their build, test and release pipelines.

Additional Attributes

Strong communication skills.

Customer‑First Thinking.

Experience collaborating in a distributed team across multiple timezones.

High energy and drive to positively impact the business.

Accountability and ability to influence is a must.

Sense of professionalism.

Advanced emotional intelligence.

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Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights. At SIE, we consider factors such as market data and geographic location when setting base pay ranges. The base pay range may vary with our hybrid working policy, and individual base pay is determined by knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role is eligible for SIE’s benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, wellness program, employee discounts for Sony products, and may be eligible for a bonus. This is followed by the base pay range of $184,600 — $277,000 USD. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, or membership in any legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment and encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

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