About this role
Job title: Software Development Manager
About the Role Drive the development and leadership of a high-performing team within the PlayStation SDK Developer Host Tools division. You’ll balance people leadership with hands-on technical depth to guide architecture, review designs, and support engineers at the code level. You’ll work across backend distributed systems and frontend environments to deliver developer-focused, reliable tooling.
What You'll Do
- Support, encourage, and help develop a team of engineers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
- Assist with technical discussions and contribute to code reviews and system design
- Work together with other groups and teams across different time zones
- Help carry out the team's goals and follow the established plans
- Manage daily tasks while keeping in mind the team's long-term objectives
- Promote a strong developer experience by focusing on ease of use, performance, and reliability
- Recognize challenges, help remove obstacles, and clarify tasks in situations that are not well defined
What We're Looking For
- 7-10 years of overall software engineering experience with 3-5+ years of experience managing engineering teams
- Strong technical background with hands-on understanding of backend/platform fundamentals
- Ability to operate at code-level depth when needed (design reviews, debugging, guiding engineers)
- Proven experience designing and delivering complex, distributed systems
- Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
- Experience working on developer tools, internal platforms, or productivity systems
- Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across teams
- Excellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Nice to Have
- Solid grasp of frontend systems, including JavaScript, React, and React Native
- Familiarity with AI/ML-driven workflows