At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a dynamic team of engineers in software development.
- Company: Join Sony Interactive Entertainment, the powerhouse behind PlayStation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and diversity.
- Why this job: Make an impact in gaming while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 3-5+ years managing software teams and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Sony 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.
We are looking for a strong Software Development Manager to lead high-impact teams within the PlayStation SDK Developer CPU Toolchain department, supporting and mentoring team members across a range of career levels from graduate to staff software engineer. The role requires working with teams in multiple time zones and may require some travel through the year.
- Lead, mentor, and help develop a team of engineers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Define team member development and career path opportunities with team members and mentor them to achieve goals.
- Monitor and review team members' performance, deliver regular performance appraisals.
- Manage team capacity planning, hiring, onboarding and ensure effective succession planning for your teams.
- Recognize challenges, help remove obstacles, and clarify tasks in situations that are not well defined.
3–5+ years of experience managing software development teams. Effective leading of multiple Agile teams in software engineering domains.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, which encompass presenting to senior leadership, product managers, software engineers, project managers.
- Significant experience with software engineering practices, software automation and testing systems (for example, Jenkins).
- A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and driving reductions in technical debt.
- Solid grasp of Confluence, JIRA (or similar project management tools) and support ticket management frontends.
- Prior experience with console or PC game development.
- Development and debugging tools experience on Windows and/or Linux.
- Experience in low-level languages such as Rust and C++.
- Knowledgeable about the Clang for LLVM open-source project (or GNU GCC toolchains).
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.
Software Development Manager .Net in Bristol employer: PlayStation
At Sony Interactive Entertainment, we pride ourselves on being not just the Best Place to Play, but also the Best Place to Work. Our dynamic work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, offering employees opportunities for growth within a globally recognised brand. With benefits like hybrid working, private medical insurance, and a commitment to inclusivity, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally in a creative environment that champions excellence.
