Sr. Software Engineer, AI Native
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the contentand the creatorsthey love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful data-driven engagement across Sonys entertainment ecosystem from games and anime to music film and live experiencesempowering 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. By decoupling application development from platform services we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital engagement and want to be part of a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our team. Together we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for whats possible in the realm of engagement. To learn more visit: Overview
SEPS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI-Native Senior Software Engineer to support the development of the applications that power the Sony Engagement this role you will design and build secure scalable and high-performing solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences across Sonys global ecosystem.
As a Senior Engineer you will contribute to both front-end and back-end systems playing a hands-on role in architecture implementation and technical leadership. You will operate as part of an AI-native tiny team directing and governing AI agents across the full delivery lifecycle. Youll collaborate closely with product managers designers and other engineering teams to build robust maintainable applications. This is a dynamic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment and are passionate about solving complex challenges with clean thoughtful code.
This position is a hybrid role requiring3days on-site inourCulver CityCAOffice.
Responsibilities
Architect design and develop RESTful API Endpoints ensuring high performance scalability and maintainability.
Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to build dynamic responsive and user-centric web applications that deliver seamless user experiences.
Define robust data models and database schemas and manage relational or NoSQL databases with a strong emphasis on data integrity and performance optimization.
Direct and govern AI coding agents across the delivery lifecycle setting context reviewing agent-generated output and enforcing SEPS delivery standards at every gate.
Design and maintain agent workflows using agentic coding tools (Claude Code Cursor Copilot) and the AI-native development framework ensuring structured auditable and high-quality delivery.
Configure and maintain prompt engineering patterns structured output schemas with rules and guardrails to align agent behavior with SEPS platform standards.
Trace debug and triage agent tool calls prompt failures and unexpected outputs maintaining visibility into AI-assisted delivery at every stage.
Create and maintain clear comprehensive documentation for application architecture design configuration and ongoing maintenance.
Provide accurate task estimations and delivery timelines contributing to effective sprint planning and execution.
Participate in the on-call rotation responding promptly to production issues and ensuring system stability and uptime.
Mentor and support junior engineers fostering a culture of AI-native ways of working learning and continuous improvement
Honesty trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
Minimum Qualifications
5 years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases
Experience in Full Stack development
Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java Go or Python
Experience in REST API design and implementation
Highly Proficient in HTML CSS the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React Angular Ember Jest Babel and TypeScript
Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles
Demonstrated proficiency with AI-native coding tools (Claude Code Cursor or GitHub Copilot) as a primary delivery vehicle not a productivity add-on
Working knowledge of prompt engineering context management and structured output patterns
Familiarity with agent development concepts tool use function calling approvals and workflow chaining
Awareness of secure AI coding practices including prompt injection sandbox basics and access control
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desire to collaborate and to develop strong and positive team relationships
Attention to detail organizational skills a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated ability to write clean maintainable and well-documented code.
Database management cloud technologies (AWS) and containerization (Docker Kubernetes)
Knowledge of React best practices
Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices including CI/CD pipelines
Automated deployment tools (e.g. Terraform Ansible Jenkins)
Experience with the AI-native development framework (e.g. BMad Method)
Familiarity with MCP A2A concepts tool-connection patterns and agent skill configuration
Eval basics writing test cases applying LLM-as-judge concepts and defining acceptance criteria for AI-generated output
Experience tracing and debugging prompt chains tool calls and agent failures
Understanding of hallucination reduction techniques prompt caching and model fallback strategies
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe Scrum
Benefits:
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their familys physical emotional and financial well-being.
What we offer you:
Comprehensive medical prescription drug dental and vision coveragewith coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistanceplanand comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits including surrogacyand adoptionassistanceprograms
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 andcompany matchwith immediate vesting
Education assistanceand student loan programs
Other Programs:
Flexible Work Arrangements including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation paid holidays sick leave Summer Fridays (early release)and a winter break between Christmas and New Years Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $180000 - $205000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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