Software Engineer II, Data Platform

We're looking for someone who is passionate about building innovative data platforms that scale to millions of users, collaborating across Engineering and Product teams in an agile environment. You'll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, tools, and processes, helping to drive forward our technical and architectural goals.

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Contribute to the development, testing, and deployment of high-quality code across the data platform

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Collaborate actively with global teams across multiple time zones , ensuring alignment and continuity

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Support platform capabilities for data cataloging, analytics, and ETL/ELT pipelines

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Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing improvements with guidance from senior engineers

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Build and support services that handle structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data (audio, video, text, images)

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Participate in on-call rotation for production support and help troubleshoot critical issues

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Contribute to platform documentation and maintain clarity for internal consumers

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Present work in team demos and represent engineering contributions in internal discussions

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Follow best practices in testing, monitoring, and deployment to ensure platform reliability

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Continuously learn and apply new tools, patterns, and technologies in the data platform space

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Proficient in at least one language: Scala, Java, or Python

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Experience building or maintaining cloud-based applications/services (AWS preferred, GCP is a plus)

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Exposure to event streaming platforms such as Kafka, Kinesis, or SQS and Data Ingestion

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Familiarity with distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Apache Flink

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Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability best practices

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Experience working with unstructured data formats such as images, video, or audio

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Experience supporting platform-scale features such as ETL frameworks, analytics services, or data quality checks

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Curiosity and enthusiasm for tackling scalability and reliability challenges

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30 Days: Ramp up on our tech stack, development tools, and team workflows. Deliver your first minor enhancement or bug fix and sync with global peers.

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60 Days: Begin contributing to core platform features. Participate in code/design reviews and propose improvements.

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90 Days: Own medium-scope features end-to-end. Engage in roadmap discussions and build strong cross-functional relationships with global stakeholders.

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.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$150,100 - $225,100 USD

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