Staff Services Engineer
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Location(s):
- Bellevue, Washington
- Date Posted:
- Job ID:
- R-121879
Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Would you like to work on something comedic with lighthearted and whimsical characters? Do you enjoy the challenge of solving complex, non-deterministic problems with simple, pragmatic solutions?
As a Staff Services Engineer for teamLFG, you will design and build the core services that take our game from prototype to production, from gathering requirements to implementation and scaling. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, and passionate cross-discipline team devoted to turning a creative dream into a new franchise at PlayStation.
We look for candidates who value joining a mission-focused team with a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain production-quality backend game services
Collaborate daily with a cross-disciplinary team to design the core services for the game (including orchestration, service partitioning, and security)
Effectively write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation and email communication, with the ability to summarize complex topics and achieve alignment across multiple teams
Calmly deal with production incidents, participating in an on-call rotation after launch
REQUIRED SKILLS
Production experience designing and building backend game services
Ability to communicate with customers of different technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals
Ability to diagnose complex system failures using logging and metrics
Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in Rust
Embrace a “we” culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
Experience with “games as a service” online game development
Experience leading (direct management, mentoring, or guiding) engineers
Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in C++
Working knowledge of Docker, Git, and the UNIX command line (including shell scripting and system configuration)
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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.