Software Engineering Intern – Undergraduate
Summary
Undergraduate software engineering intern on Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation Portal team in San Mateo, CA — building Android-based system software and UI features for the device within an Agile Scrum team. Uses C++, Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript; fixed $50/hour pay.
Role Summary:
Join the PlayStation Portal engineering team at Sony Interactive Entertainment and gain hands-on experience developing software that enhances the PlayStation Portal user experience.
As a Software Engineer Intern, you'll collaborate with experienced software engineers in an Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and improve system software and user interface features for PlayStation Portal.
This internship offers practical experience with Android-based software development, user interface technologies, and software engineering practices. You'll contribute to real-world projects while learning how software features are designed, implemented, tested, and delivered for a consumer gaming product.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Design and implement software features for PlayStation Portal with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Develop and improve system software and user interface features that enhance the PlayStation Portal user experience.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while applying software development best practices.
- Test, debug, and troubleshoot software in development environments and on devices to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of an Agile Scrum team.
- Collaborate with engineers across different teams and disciplines to investigate technical challenges and develop solutions.
- Gain hands-on experience with Android-based software development and learn how features move from initial design through implementation, testing, and delivery.
What We’re Looking For:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience programming in at least one language such as C++, Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript.
- Understanding of fundamental software engineering concepts, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and debugging.
- Strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn new technologies, and an interest in software development for gaming platforms and consumer devices.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively as part of a software engineering team.
- Interest in working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Experience developing applications or software for Android is a plus.
- Experience with Java, Kotlin, C++, JavaScript, or Android development tools is beneficial.
- Experience with UI or application development is a plus.
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems is beneficial.
- Experience developing software applications through coursework, personal projects, or previous internships is a plus.
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development is beneficial.
- Interest in PlayStation, PlayStation Portal, gaming technology, or consumer electronics is a plus.
Eligibility
- Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Undergraduate
- Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.
Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
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Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (4)
- Preferred First Name optional
- LinkedIn Profile URL optional
- If yes, please state their name, the department or studio they work for, and their job title (if you know it).
- Portfolio Website optional
Pick from a list (10)
- Are you currently enrolled in an accredited university, or recent graduate as of May 2026?
- Are you projected to graduate between May 2026 and December 2029?
- Have you ever worked for a Sony company previously?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States, including for any potential full-time position that may be offered following your internship? (EX: current F-1/OPT/CPT student, H-1B, H-1B1, TN, E-3, etc.)
- Are you related to, or in a close personal relationship with, anyone who currently works for SIE or any SIE-affiliated studios? (This includes spouses, domestic partners, and significant others.)
- By selecting "Yes", I am certifying that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided in this employment application is true and correct.
- Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field?
- Do you have hands-on programming experience through coursework, personal projects, or other practical activities?
- Are you available to participate in the Summer 2027 internship program for its required duration?