Intern - Software Engineer

Job Description

Software Engineer Intern - Masters

San Mateo, CA

About the Team:

At Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the Client Developer Experience (DevEx) team is dedicated to enhancing developer productivity and collaboration. We design and maintain client workflow tools and platforms that streamline development processes, empowering engineers to innovate and deliver high-quality PlayStation products and services more efficiently. As part of the DevEx team, you will work on cutting-edge solutions that improve development workflows, directly impacting the speed and quality of product releases at SIE.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Software Engineer Intern on the Client Developer Experience (DevEx) team, you will contribute to enhancing our developer productivity tools and platforms. Your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting in the design, development, and testing of software features that optimize client workflows for PlayStation products and services
• Collaborating with senior engineers to implement improvements, troubleshoot issues, and document solutions
• Researching and prototyping new technologies
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our development processes

What We're Looking For:
• Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a Master's degree, with an expected graduation by Spring 2026
• Studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong understanding of software development principles and practices
• Familiarity with programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or C++
• Experience or interest in developing tools and platforms to improve developer workflows
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and a positive, can-do attitude

Eligibility:
• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
• Open to students who are US citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Intern Pay Range

$54
- $54 USD

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.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbk4vx-52-15-68-97-42 in your application.