Software Engineering Intern - Master's
Role Summary:
Join the software engineering team at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and gain hands-on experience developing features that enhance PlayStation experiences for millions of players.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll collaborate with engineering teams across the globe to build and improve software using Javascript/Typescript, Java, React Native, and Python. You'll work on both user-facing applications and backend services, gaining practical experience in full-stack development.
This internship offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to real-world projects, strengthen your problem-solving abilities, and learn how agile engineering teams collaborate to deliver features that support the Best Place to Play.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop and improve software features alongside engineers using Javascript/Typescript, Java, React Native, and Python.
- Build client-side user interfaces and corresponding service REST endpoints that support feature functionality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, refine specifications, and develop practical technical solutions.
- Participate in an agile development environment, using tools like Git to manage code and collaborate on development projects.
- Gain hands-on experience with full-stack development, from user interface design to backend service integration.
- Work with cross-functional engineering teams to strengthen technical problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
What We’re Looking For:
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
- Experience with React, JavaScript, Java, and web applications.
- Experience with Python programming language.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically remote and culturally diverse teams.
- Interest in gaming and related social features.
- Experience with SQL is a plus.
Eligibility:
- Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Advanced Degree - Master’s
- Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.
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.
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.
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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