Software Engineer II, Backend at PlayStation Global

Department: Admin (PE)

Language

Compensation

CA$119,400 – CA$169,400/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Wilmot, Ontario
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Aug 17, 2026

Description

Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring a Software Engineer II, Backend in Waterloo, Ontario, to design, build, test, deploy, and operate backend services and APIs for mobile and web consumer experiences. The role covers backend architecture, databases, GraphQL and REST APIs, observability, cloud infrastructure, and production systems, with a base pay range of $119,400 to $169,400 CAD in Ontario.

Required Skills

Node.js
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
GraphQL
REST APIs
Caching
Message queues
AWS
CI/CD

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Required Previous Experiences: 3+ years of professional software development experience building backend services or applications
Experience with relational and non-relational databases, data modelling, indexing, transactions, and performance optimization
Experience designing, building, or integrating GraphQL and REST APIs
Experience working with production systems on AWS or another major cloud platform
Preferred Qualifications: Node.js with TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Experience building social, community, gaming, or other consumer products
Understanding of real-time communication systems
Experience with social graphs, recommendation systems, content discovery, or personalization platforms
Familiarity with trust and safety, content moderation, abuse prevention, or user-reporting systems
Previous experience at an early-stage startup or on a zero-to-one product team