About the role

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Network Operations Engineer I

As a Network Operations Engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment, you will help operate and evolve a global, high-capacity backbone network connecting data centers, studios, cloud platforms and core production infrastructure that power PlayStation experiences.

This role is suited to early-career engineers with 1–2 years of hands-on experience who are looking to build deeper expertise in large-scale networking. As a junior engineer you will have the opportunity to learn from the best to grow your skill set, with plenty of opportunities to provide feedback on architecture, automation, operations, or any other areas that interest you.

Core Responsibilities

Operate and support a global production network, including incident response, change execution, maintenance, and assisting with deployments and continuous network improvements.
Troubleshoot connectivity issues across backbone, data centre, and cloud environments
Monitor network performance using telemetry and analysis tools (e.g. sFlow, IPFIX) and assist in identifying and resolving issues
Contribute to operational procedures, documentation, and runbooks
Participate in regional shifts to ensure 24-hour network coverage within a follow the sun model
Participate in an on-call rotation during weekends (up to 12-hour per day)

Required Skills & Experience

1–2 years of relevant hands-on experience in network operations, engineering, or a related field
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, subnetting)
Practical exposure to routing protocols (e.g. OSPF, IS-IS, or BGP concepts)
Experience working with network devices (routers, switches) in a production environment
Ability to troubleshoot issues methodically and communicate findings clearly
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git)
Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment

Desirable Skills

Exposure to technologies such as MPLS, BGP, IPv6, or VPN services
Experience with Linux systems or scripting (Python or similar)
Exposure to network monitoring, telemetry, or observability tools

This role offers the opportunity to work on real production infrastructure while continuing to grow technical depth in a collaborative and highly experienced engineering team.

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Skills & Tags

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Aplyr's read

PlayStation thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge gaming technology and creative storytelling, attracting talent passionate about shaping the future of interactive entertainment.
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What's promising

•Strong brand recognition and global market presence in the gaming industry.
•Diverse range of roles indicating opportunities for career growth and specialization.
•Focus on innovation with roles in machine learning and cloud security.

What to watch

•High competition in the gaming industry may pressure job security.
•Rapid technological changes require constant skill updates from employees.
•Limited public information about internal company culture and work-life balance.

Why PlayStation

•Pioneering role in integrating advanced technology like VR into gaming.
•Strong emphasis on storytelling and immersive experiences in game design.
•Part of Sony, providing stability and resources from a major corporation.

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PlayStation is a brand of video game consoles and services created and owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation. It encompasses a range of gaming products and services, including consoles, games, and online services.