Software Engineer - Frontend Development

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.

Role Overview:

At PlayStation, we don't just create games—we craft immersive experiences that captivate millions worldwide. As a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, our legacy is built on innovation, creativity, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of play.

Now, we're bringing this legacy to Dublin. Our new office is more than just a workplace; it's a hub for collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join a team crafting the future of gaming, working on new projects and beloved franchises.

Join us in Dublin and be part of a culture that values diversity, fosters inclusivity, and encourages every team member to reach their full potential.

What you'll do:

You’ll be part of the team powering PlayStation’s global commerce platform—the backbone of experiences like subscriptions, personalized storefronts, and digital transactions. Working at scale, you’ll help shape how millions of players discover, purchase, and engage with content they love.

• Build responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces for PlayStation’s commerce experiences using modern web frameworks like React.
• Implement personalization features that adapt to player behavior in real time, helping deliver dynamic, player-first storefronts.
• Work closely with designers and UX researchers to bring intuitive and beautiful interfaces to life.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless end-to-end functionality.
• Champion frontend quality through testing, observability, and continuous improvement of UI architecture and developer experience.

What we're looking for:

• 2+ years of frontend development experience building customer-facing web applications.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and experience with frameworks like React.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, browser performance, and accessibility standard methodologies.
• Experience integrating with backend APIs and working in a workflow centered around design systems.
• Experience building, testing and deploying mobile apps.
• Attention to detail, especially around usability, responsiveness, and visual polish.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Testing Library.
• Experience with localization/internationalization (i18n) and performance tooling.
• An eye for UI/UX and a desire to partner closely with design.
• Exposure to frontend observability tools (e.g., Sentry, Lighthouse).
• Some backend knowledge or curiosity about full stack development.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At PlayStation, we believe that our team’s varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us create solutions that resonate with a diverse audience.

As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment, and empower employees.

We encourage everyone to respond as we consider all candidates on the basis of their merit, unique strengths, and perspectives they will bring to the role.

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.

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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. 

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