Software Engineer Intern - Undergraduate

United States, San Mateo, CA

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PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

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Software Engineer Intern - Undergraduate 

United States, San Mateo: this position must be performed in a hybrid capacity out of the SIE-PlayStation San Mateo, CA office. 

A cover letter for this role is not required, but highly encouraged. 

About the Team: 

At Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), users' gaming life experiences and engagement are key to our platform's success. Our team, part of the Game & Media eXperience (GMX), is building large-scale backend services to empower exciting user experiences around customer's gaming life, including Tournaments, Challenges and Game Help. We also work on building frameworks, libraries and modernizing services. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

  • Gain experience in object-oriented design and programming, with a focus on Java programming.

  • Develop an understanding of database concepts and work with both relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, etc.

  • Contribute to the development of web server applications.

  • Write high-quality, well-architected code.

  • Collaborate with team members and seek help when needed, ensuring clear communication and teamwork.

  • Optionally work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and apply design and architectural patterns.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with an expected graduation by Spring 2026.

  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design and programming, with exposure to Java programming.

  • Solid grasp of database concepts, with familiarity in both relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, etc.).

  • Passion for writing high-quality, well-architected code.

  • Knowledge of web server application development is a major plus.

  • Familiarity with design and architectural patterns is a bonus.

  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a plus, but not required.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to seek knowledge and collaborate with others.

Eligibility:

  • Able to work at minimum 2-3 days a week from our San Mateo, CA office during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.

  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

  • Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.

  • Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

 

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. 

 

Intern Pay Range

$50 - $50 USD

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. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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