Senior Software Engineer/ Software Developer (Backend)
PlayStation Global · Canada, Waterloo, ON
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days PlayStation Global's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of PlayStation Global's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at PlayStation Global
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 186 open
- Hiring momentum
- 319 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PlayStation Global's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PlayStation Global.
About this role
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment, you will define and evolve the backend architecture for consumer applications, focusing on mobile and web experiences. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing and operating backend services and APIs, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into technical solutions. Additionally, you will mentor other engineers and ensure compliance with data protection standards.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of PlayStation Global as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of professional software development experience building and operating backend services in production
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Proficiency in server-side development (Node.js with TypeScript preferred)
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases, including data modelling, indexing, transactions, and performance optimization (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to design and build GraphQL and REST APIs
- Familiarity with caching, message queues, event streams, and asynchronous processing systems
Nice to have
- A track record of building social, community, gaming, or other consumer products
- Understanding of real-time communication systems, including messaging, presence, notifications, and activity feeds
- Experience designing social graphs, recommendation systems, content discovery services, or personalization platforms
- Experience with trust and safety, content moderation, abuse prevention, or user reporting systems
- Previous experience at an early-stage startup or on a zero-to-one product team
Worth weighing
- No specific benefits listed
- Base pay range provided, but may vary based on individual factors
- Background checks conducted at the offer stage, which may include criminal checks
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Listed by PlayStation Global on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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