Director, Engineering

Sony Group Corporation

Job Overview

Location

Remote - California

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead the development and activation of Sony's Engagement Platform, powering how fans connect with content and creators across games, anime, music, film, and live experiences.
• Execute platform engineering strategy, lead and mentor engineering teams, foster inclusive culture, and drive delivery of cross-platform projects aligned with strategic business goals.
• Join Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS), a team building next-generation platform services that decouple application development from platform services to enable agility and efficiency across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem.
• Shape the future of engagement technologies at scale, ensuring seamless experiences for hundreds of millions of fans worldwide while enhancing revenue streams and driving new opportunities through partnerships.

🎯 Requirements

• BS or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience; MS in CS preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in commerce, fintech, or digital platforms, with at least 7 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in commerce platforms, digital storefronts, subscriptions, account and identity management, and cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and event-driven systems.
• Strong background in AI/ML-driven personalization, intelligent search, recommendation systems, and experience optimizing acquisition technology stacks.
• Ability to influence and partner with executives across product, marketing, finance, security, and operations; track record of attracting, developing, and leading world-class engineering teams.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, global experience with ability to navigate cultural nuances and lead dispersed teams.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options, including coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents.
• Fertility benefits including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs, employee assistance plan, and comprehensive behavioral health benefits.
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting, education assistance, and student loan programs.
• Flexible Work Arrangements including remote and hybrid schedules, paid parental and caregiver leave, short-term & long-term disability plans.
• Special discounts on Sony products, employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees), annual incentive bonus, referral bonuses, matching gift program, and access to employee business resource groups (EBRGs).
• Time off including vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays, and winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day based on business needs.

Skills & Technologies

AWS

Azure

GCP

Remote

Degree Required

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About Sony Group Corporation

Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, Sony spans electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. Its subsidiaries develop and sell consumer electronics, PlayStation consoles, music, movies, and insurance products. The company operates globally with research, development, production, and sales networks across multiple continents and segments.

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