Sr. Manager, Software Engineering, Next Gen

Description

Be a part of the most exciting and innovative computer entertainment in North America. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) markets the PlayStation® family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one™ console, PlayStation®2, PlayStation®3, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP™) computer entertainment systems.

Based in Foster City, California, SCEA serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Sony PlayStation: Senior Manager Software Engineering, Next Generation
Foster City, California

The Sr. Manager will organize and lead our Next Generation engineering efforts. With a technical background and proven game development experience, the Sr. Manager is uniquely qualified to understand the big picture of game development. The Sr. Manager would gather metrics, challenge and set standards and guidelines, understand data and work flow, think strategically, and define and direct the development process for the next generation of game tools and technologies.

Responsibilities:
• Manage SCEA 1st party's next generation PlayStation tools & technology team.
• Provide strategic planning and direction.
• Organize multiple architects' input on overall technical design; influence and approve overall architecture.
• Accountable for overall code quality; ensure code is cross platform and reusable and testable; ensure code is reviewed. Accountable for overall performance; define metrics and sets targets.
• Oversee all internal and external project dependencies, risks and critical paths; ensure contingency plan is in place; recommend solutions and approve plan and timelines; understand overall impact on all stakeholders.
• Identify career opportunities; grow staff capability; establish the staff profile, performance & training standards, staff planning, succession planning, and compatibility; work with Human Resources regarding Career Growth/Succession Planning.
• Drive engineer recruiting; work with HR/Recruiting to hire top talent.