Sony · 22 hours ago
Director, Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expSony is a leading company in the entertainment industry, and they are seeking a Director of Engagement Platform Engineering to lead the development of their Engagement Platform. This role involves managing a team of engineers and collaborating with global stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimization of the platform technology ecosystem.
Consumer ElectronicsDigital EntertainmentElectronicsSemiconductorSoftwareVideo on Demand
Responsibilities
Execute the Platform Engineering Strategy: Develop and implement the vision for engagement ecosystem, including storefronts, digital purchases, subscription services, and Venues and events
Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of engineers to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with strategic business goals and outcomes
Foster a strong, inclusive, and collaborative engineering culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
Drive the successful delivery of multiple cross-platform projects by guiding teams in effective estimation, planning, and iterative value delivery
Collaborate effectively across global business units and product teams, navigating time zone differences to ensure alignment and progress
Execute and iterate on the team's vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring initiatives remain focused, achievable, and value driven
Champion change and continuous improvement, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance team performance, processes, and outcomes
Operate with autonomy and ownership in a large, distributed environment, consistently delivering results while managing complexity and ambiguity
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
Qualification
Required
BS or Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in commerce, fintech, or digital platforms, with at least 7 years in engineering leadership roles
Proven expertise in commerce platforms, digital storefronts, subscriptions, account and identity management
Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and event-driven systems
Strong background in AI/ML-driven personalization, intelligent search, and recommendation systems
Experience optimizing acquisition technology stacks, including audience segmentation, lifecycle, and campaign automation
Familiarity with compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Ability to influence and partner with executives across product, marketing, finance, security, and operations
A track record of attracting, developing, and leading world-class engineering teams
Strong communication and storytelling skills, capable of aligning technical initiatives with business objectives
Global experience with an ability to navigate cultural nuances and lead dispersed teams
Preferred
MS in CS preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
Company
Sony
Sony develops and manufactures audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. It is a sub-organization of Sony Biz Networks Corporation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Apollo
2024-07-26Post Ipo Equity· $700M
2002-01-02Series A
1958-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Akio Morita
Co-Founder
Masaru Ibuka
Co-Founder
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