About the role

Director of Engineering leading development and activation of Sony’s Engagement Platform for global digital engagement. Empowering creativity and collaboration across teams for innovative projects.

Responsibilities

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.

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

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