Sonyglobal
Director, Engineering
Remote - California · Director
Sponsorship not specified$240k-$270kDetected 30 days ago
AWSGCPAzurePlatform EngineeringMachine LearningComplianceLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Together, we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for what's possible in the realm of engagement.
- This leader will shape the future of engagement technologies at Sony, ensuring seamless and scalable experiences for hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.
- The position requires close collaboration with global stakeholders, including business users, product managers, and cross-functional technical teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of engineers to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with strategic business goals and outcomes.
- Drive the successful delivery of multiple cross-platform projects by guiding teams in effective estimation, planning, and iterative value delivery.
- Collaborate effectively across global business units and product teams, navigating time zone differences to ensure alignment and progress.
- By decoupling application development from platform services, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency.
Requirements
- BS or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 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.
- Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and event-driven systems.
- Experience optimizing acquisition technology stacks, including audience segmentation, lifecycle, and campaign automation.
- Familiarity with compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
- Global experience with an ability to navigate cultural nuances and lead dispersed teams.
- If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact careers@sonyusa.com before submitting any information.
- BS or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. MS in CS preferred.
- Strong background in AI/ML-driven personalization, intelligent search, and recommendation systems.
- Ability to influence and partner with executives across product, marketing, finance, security, and operations.
- A track record of attracting, developing, and leading world-class engineering teams.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, capable of aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.
Nice to have
- MS in CS preferred.
Skills
- www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/technology/stories/entries/sep_introduction/
Compensation
- Annual incentive bonus
Benefits
- Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
- Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
- Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
- Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability plans
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match w ith immediate vesting
- Education assistance and student loan programs
- Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release ), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
- Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
- Annual incentive bonus
- Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Company info
- At SEPS, we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the content-and the creators-they love.
- Our mission is to unlock meaningful, data-driven engagement across Sony's entertainment ecosystem, from games and anime to music, film, and live experiences-empowering both internal teams and external partners to build at scale.
- Our mission is to create a world-class engagement platform that not only enhances existing revenue streams but also drives new opportunities through a robust ecosystem of partners and creators.
- What we offer you:
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