About the job
Why Choose PlayStation?
At PlayStation, we pride ourselves not only on being the ultimate destination for gaming, but also on creating an exceptional workplace. As a recognized leader in the global entertainment industry, we develop the PlayStation ecosystem, which includes the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, and a range of award-winning software from PlayStation Studios.
Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace empowers our employees, welcoming those with a passion for innovation, technology, and entertainment to explore our career opportunities and join our expanding global team.
PlayStation operates under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Position: Staff Data Engineer (ICDS)
Location: San Mateo, CA
At PlayStation®, we are dedicated to understanding our players. With over 150 million customers across 109 countries, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) leverages data to gain unparalleled insights into our users’ gaming experiences, including their engagement with streamed games, music, video services, and payment methods, all aimed at enhancing the customer experience.
The ICDS Data Engineering team has rapidly expanded in response to the growing demand for data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions and uncover new business opportunities. Currently, our team in London and California comprises approximately 170 skilled data professionals, specializing in architecture, platform support, data processing, and technical program management.
As we continue to grow, we are eager to find talented, motivated individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their careers and are seeking new challenges within a vibrant and rewarding environment.
The ICDS team delivers high-quality data that fuels analytics, data science, marketing, machine learning, and various other departments across the PlayStation organization, ensuring that our data is valuable, accessible, and continuously improving.
Role Overview: Staff Data Engineer
We invite you to join the ICDS Player Data Engineering team at Sony PlayStation as a Staff Data Engineer. In this role, you will take ownership of large-scale streaming data processes, optimizing our data infrastructure to support the diverse needs of our teams.

