Job Description

PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play —it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play —it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

This is a Data Engineer position in the Data Platform Engineering group, responsible for development of Sony PlayStation Network's Data Platform. We are currently driving an exciting initiative to modernize our data platform through use of SaaS solutions such as Snowflake, and AWS native services. We are looking for Data Engineers with a strong background in software development and automation skills to build best-in-class scalable, highly available data warehouse solutions to enable our fast-growing business through data and insights.

RESPONSIBILITIES:RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will be part of a team building data and software solutions that enable frictionless data delivery, enabling business value to our internal business units

• You will be expected to build a deep understanding of PlayStation data and help data consumers drive business value from the data

• You will play a role in design, development, automation, quality, and operations for the PlayStation data platform

• Mentors and inspires to effectively deliver awesome software/data solutions!

• You will participate in product road-map discussions and identify key areas for improvement.

• You will be part of a team building data and software solutions that enable frictionless data delivery, enabling business value to our internal business units

• You will be expected to build a deep understanding of PlayStation data and help data consumers drive business value from the data

• You will play a role in design, development, automation, quality, and operations for the PlayStation data platform

• Mentors and inspires to effectively deliver awesome software/data solutions!

• You will participate in product road-map discussions and identify key areas for improvement.QUALIFICATIONS:QUALIFICATIONS:Must Have:

  • BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong experience in advanced software development (i.e. Python, Scala, Java programming), design, and analysis.
  • Strong foundation in data engineering and software design.
  • Possess the drive and passion for quality with the ability to inspire, excite and motivate other team members.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with others at all levels, effective at working with geographically remote and culturally diverse teams.

• BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

• Strong experience in advanced software development (i.e. Python, Scala, Java programming), design, and analysis.

• Strong foundation in data engineering and software design.

• Possess the drive and passion for quality with the ability to inspire, excite and motivate other team members.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with others at all levels, effective at working with geographically remote and culturally diverse teams.Preferred:

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  • Experience and working knowledge of SQL. Ability to write complex, highly performing SQL queries and optimize performance of existing queries preferred
  • Experience with cloud-based services at enterprise scale such as AWS
  • Experience with cloud-based data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake or Redshift
  • Experience with AWS Big Data technologies such as Kinesis, Lambda, Firehose, Dynamo DB, Athena/Presto.

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• Experience and working knowledge of SQL. Ability to write complex, highly performing SQL queries and optimize performance of existing queries preferred

• Experience with cloud-based services at enterprise scale such as AWS

• Experience with cloud-based data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake or Redshift

• Experience with AWS Big Data technologies such as Kinesis, Lambda, Firehose, Dynamo DB, Athena/Presto.

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  Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.

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

  We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.

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  1. 1. Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.
     2. Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.
     3. Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.

  B. OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOU OR THAT CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH YOU SUCH AS:

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  3. NON-PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.

  Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.

  Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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

  We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.

  PRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC'S JOB APPLICANTSPRIVACY NOTICE TO SIE LLC'S JOB APPLICANTS

  This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.

  CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM YOUCATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM YOU

  We collect personal information about you throughout the recruiting process, in particular the following categories. Generally, we obtain this information through our Recruiting Team:

  A. IDENTIFICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION__A. IDENTIFICATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION__A. Identification and contact information

  1. 1. Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.
     2. Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.
     3. Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.

• 1. Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.

  2. Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.

  3. Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.

  4. Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.

  5. Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.

  6. Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.

• Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.

• Indirect identifiers such as a government ID, your Social Security, work permit or passport #.

• Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.

  _B. OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOU OR THAT CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH YOU SUCH AS:__B. OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOU OR THAT CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH YOU SUCH AS:_B. Other information about you or that can be associated with you such as:

  1. SENSITIVE/PROTECTED DATA. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.
  2. PROFESSIONAL OR JOB POSITION-RELATED INFORMATION, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.
  3. NON-PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.

• SENSITIVE/PROTECTED DATA. During the recruitment process, you may (voluntarily) provide us with your ethnicity, gender, military service information, or physical or mental health information, as well as your national origin and citizenship.SENSITIVE/PROTECTED DATA. Sensitive/Protected Data.

• PROFESSIONAL OR JOB POSITION-RELATED INFORMATION, including your past professional experience, references; background verification; talent management and assessment; information regarding any conflicts of interests; and the terms and conditions of your job offer.PROFESSIONAL OR JOB POSITION-RELATED INFORMATION__Professional or job position-related information

• NON-PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION, including information about your education records, such as grades and transcripts.NON-PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION__Non-public education information