Staff Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Design, architect, and develop RESTful API endpoints with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Work collaboratively with front-end engineers to create dynamic, responsive, and user-focused web applications.

• Define data models and construct database schemas.

• Oversee relational or NoSQL databases, prioritizing data integrity and performance enhancement.

• Develop and maintain documentation related to application architecture, design, configuration, and upkeep.

• Provide estimates for tasks and delivery timelines to inform sprint planning and execution.

• Engage in on-call rotations and address production issues as they arise.

• Ensure the stability and uptime of systems.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

• Actively contribute to the architecture, implementation, and technical leadership of Sony Engagement Platform applications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of professional experience with medium to large complex codebases.

• Experience in full-stack development.

• Proficiency in Java, Go, or Python.

• Background in designing and implementing REST APIs.

• High-level expertise in HTML, CSS, and the JavaScript ecosystem, along with familiarity in React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript.

• Understanding of UI/UX design principles.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A strong desire to collaborate and foster positive team relationships.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, a solid work ethic, and capability to work independently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or a minimum of three years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to produce clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Experience in database management.

• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly AWS.

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of best practices in React.

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with automated deployment tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Jenkins.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience with Agile methodologies, including SAFe and Scrum.

• Integrity, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are essential requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Employee assistance program and extensive behavioral health benefits.

• Fertility assistance, including support for surrogacy and adoption.

• Basic and supplemental life insurance options available.

• Voluntary group legal services, identity theft protection, and accident and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid parental and caregiver leave.

• 401(k) Plan featuring pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options with company match and immediate vesting.

• Education assistance and student loan programs.

• Flexible hybrid work schedules.

• Vacation time, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays, and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility).

• Matching gift program.

• Employee business resource groups (EBRGs).

• Special discounts on Sony products.

• Employee stock purchase plan with Sony covering commissions and fees.

• Annual incentive bonus.

• A workplace culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.