Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team building brand new tools and platforms used by thousands of developers worldwide. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where innovation, learning, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.

The role

We are looking for a strong Software Development Manager to lead high-impact teams within the PlayStation SDK Developer Host Tools division.

This role requires a balanced leader, someone who can manage a high-performing team, while also maintaining strong technical depth to guide architecture, review designs, and support engineers at a code level when needed.

You will operate across both backend distributed systems and web-based and/or native frontends, helping to shape solutions that are both technically sound and highly usable for developers.

What you’ll be doing

Support, encourage, and help develop a team of engineers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
Assist with technical discussions and contribute to code reviews and system design
Work together with other groups and teams across different time zones
Help carry out the team's goals and follow the established plans
Manage daily tasks while keeping in mind the team’s long-term objectives
Promote a strong developer experience by focusing on ease of use, performance, and reliability
Recognize challenges, help remove obstacles, and clarify tasks in situations that are not well defined

What we are looking for

Must have

7–10 years of overall software engineering experience with 3–5+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of backend/platform fundamentals
Ability to operate at code-level depth when needed (design reviews, debugging, guiding engineers)
Proven experience designing and delivering complex, distributed systems
Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
Experience working on developer tools, internal platforms, or productivity systems
Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across teams
Excellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

Nice to have

Solid grasp of frontend systems, including JavaScript, React, and React Native
Familiarity with AI/ML-driven workflows or developer tooling
Background in performance profiling and developer ecosystems
Skilled in C# and .NET technologies
Experience with low-level languages such as Rust and C++

Benefits:

Discretionary bonus opportunity
Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Scheme
25 days holiday per year
On Site Gym
Subsidised Café
Free soft drinks
On site bar
Access to cycle garage and showers

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony 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.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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