Software Engineering Manager

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Why Join Us? Be part of a team building brand new tools and platforms used by thousands of developers worldwide. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where innovation, learning, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. THE ROLE We are looking for a strong Software Development Manager to lead high-impact teams within the PlayStation SDK Developer Host Tools division. This role requires a balanced leader, someone who can manage a high-performing team, while also maintaining strong technical depth to guide architecture, review designs, and support engineers at a code level when needed. You will operate across both backend distributed systems and web-based and/or native frontends, helping to shape solutions that are both technically sound and highly usable for developers. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING * Support, encourage, and help develop a team of engineers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment * Assist with technical discussions and contribute to code reviews and system design * Work together with other groups and teams across different time zones * Help carry out the team's goals and follow the established plans * Manage daily tasks while keeping in mind the team’s long-term objectives * Promote a strong developer experience by focusing on ease of use, performance, and reliability * Recognize challenges, help remove obstacles, and clarify tasks in situations that are not well defined WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Must have * 7–10 years of overall software engineering experience with 3–5+ years of experience managing engineering teams. * Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of backend/platform fundamentals * Ability to operate at code-level depth when needed (design reviews, debugging, guiding engineers) * Proven experience designing and delivering complex, distributed systems * Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams * Experience working on developer tools, internal platforms, or productivity systems * Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across teams * Excellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences * Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments NICE TO HAVE * Solid grasp of frontend systems, including JavaScript, React, and React Native * Familiarity with AI/ML-driven workflows or developer tooling * Background in performance profiling and developer ecosystems * Skilled in C# and .NET technologies * Experience with low-level languages such as Rust and C++   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 paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here [https://careers.playstation.com/benefits] to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. €96.900—€145.300 EUR Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice [https://www.playstation.com/legal/careers-privacy-notice/] for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. 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