Senior Platform Engineer (DevOps, Kubernetes)

Posted:
9/27/2024, 9:00:10 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Austin, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Future Technology Group (FTG) 

At PlayStation, we're leading the revolution in cloud gaming as we push the boundaries of what's possible! Would you like to use your skills, time, and passion for meaningful projects that are building the future? We're looking for a Platform Engineer with proven experience in modern software delivery and loves crafting efficient, flexible and low friction workflows to build, release and deliver software. If that sounds like something you would love to do, we want to hear from you! Come help us deliver a unique gaming experience to millions of players! 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Development and Implementation of internal Kubernetes platform offering. 

  • Onboarding and Integration of services onto Kubernetes platform. 

  • Collaborating closely with the Build Platform Team and the Release Engineering Team on release process and automation. 

  • Improving Reliability, Performance and Feature Set of the Kubernetes Platform based on internal customer needs 

  • Identifying and diagnosing issues in deployments together with software development teams 

 

Requirements 

  • 3-5 years of experience with creating, implementing and executing Software Development Processes. 

  • Proven experience working with Kubernetes on-premise or in hybrid cloud environments. 

 

Skills & Knowledge 

  • Ability to support engineers with solving problems in their build, test and release pipelines 

  • Experience with Kubernetes and Cloud Native Infrastructure 

  • Experience with Private Cloud and Public Cloud Environments (ideally AWS) 

Additional Attributes 

  • Strong communication skills. 

  • Customer-First Thinking 

  • Experience with Gitlab  

  • Experience with collaboration in a distributed team across multiple timezones 

  • High energy and driven to positively impact the business. 

  • Being a Contributor to Open Source Software is a plus 

 

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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. 

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.
$172,100$258,100 USD

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