Senior Software Engineer

USA-CA-San Mateofull time

On Site

senior

$193k–$290k

H1B: yes

Sony Interactive Entertainment Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and operating Logging and Diagnostics infrastructure for PlayStation Portal Platform. Enable rapid detection, investigation, and resolution of post-release performance and stability issues.

Responsibilities

We are looking for engineers who are passionate about quality, thrive on solving complex system-level problems, and take strong ownership in delivering exceptional user experiences through continuous improvement.
Logging Architecture
Define and drive the overall platform logging strategy.
Design and implement logging frameworks for AOSP-based systems.
Establish log collection, storage, retention, and archival strategies.
Define structured logging standards and best practices.
Design logging mechanisms optimized for field debugging and post-release analysis.
Improve platform observability and telemetry quality.
Diagnostics & Debuggability
Build infrastructure for Crash, ANR, Native Crash, and Kernel Panic analysis.
Define strategies for collecting and analyzing Tombstones, DropBox entries, Bugreports, and diagnostic artifacts.
Develop diagnostic frameworks for system failure analysis and troubleshooting.

Qualification

Strong experience with crash analysisStrong programming skills in C/C++Experience with Kernel LoggingHands-on experience with Perfetto

Required

A genuine passion for delivering high-quality software and exceptional user experiences, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for product quality.
Experience working in Agile development environments and driving continuous quality improvements through iterative development, data-driven decision making, and customer feedback.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in Android native development with strong expertise in Java/Kotlin and Android Studio.
Experience developing Android/AOSP system software.
Experience designing and implementing Logging, Diagnostics, or Observability systems.
Strong experience with crash analysis, production debugging, and root cause investigation.
Experience debugging Linux Kernel or low-level system software issues.
Strong programming skills in C/C++, Java, and/or Kotlin.
Experience analyzing large-scale production incidents and system failures.
Proven track record of conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and driving corrective actions.
Strong understanding of software architecture, operating systems, and system software fundamentals.

Preferred

Experience developing Android Framework components.
Experience with Kernel Logging, Tracing, and low-level diagnostics.
Hands-on experience with Perfetto, Systrace, ftrace, or similar profiling and tracing tools.
Experience building or operating Crash Analytics platforms.
Experience with Security Incident Response and forensic investigations.
Experience developing Consumer Electronics products.
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) experience.
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, React Native, Angular, or similar technologies for building responsive user interfaces and dynamic applications.

Benefits

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Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment

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