Software Engineer (contractor) (San Diego)

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for risk-takers, collaborators, the inspired, and the inspirational. We seek individuals brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve lives globally. Along with competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities, including a hybrid work model, monthly “Free Fridays,” and early shutdowns on Fridays, including half-days during summer.

If you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

We are seeking enterprising full stack software engineers with experience developing web and/or Android applications.

The ideal candidate enjoys development as a hobby, exploring new web frameworks and languages, and is meticulous about their code. Contributing to open-source projects, experience with unit testing, continuous integration, and test-driven development are a plus.

This position is based at Sony Electronics U.S. Headquarters in San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain high-quality web services and applications.
2. Build scalable, high-throughput, low-latency cloud solutions.
3. Write unit tests as part of the development process.
4. Design APIs using RESTful and gRPC patterns.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

1. Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Golang, Python, Typescript, Rust, or Javascript.
2. Experience writing unit tests as part of the development process.
3. Familiarity with defining and validating data types using JSON Schema or Protocol Buffers (protobuf).
4. Solid understanding of RESTful and/or gRPC design patterns.
5. Experience building cloud solutions for high throughput and low latency.
6. Strong understanding of client-server architecture and web services.
7. Familiarity with serverless architectures and AWS.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience contributing to open-source projects.
2. Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or AWS CDK.
3. Exposure to AI/ML models or training frameworks.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected basis under applicable law.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants: Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the application process. For accommodation requests, contact us at or mail your resume to Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127. Please specify the position you are applying for.

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