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Sr. Product Manager, Platform Experience

Sony Interactive Entertainment
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Mateo
Jul 09, 2025
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Senior Product Manager, Platform Experience Location: San Mateo, San Diego, Aliso Viejo, or Los Angeles We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team and help shape the foundation that empowers PlayStation's global studios to deliver incredible live service experiences. You will lead the definition and evolution of platform capabilities and internal tools that support live game operations, ensuring seamless integration between game studios and our platform engineering teams. This role bridges the gap between studio needs and platform capabilities. You will represent the voice of the studio within the platform organization, helping balance bespoke game requirements with scalable, strategic solutions that benefit the entire PlayStation ecosystem. Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of PlayStation's game studio needs and workflows, particularly for live service game operations. Define and prioritize platform capabilities, services, and tools that improve time-to-market, operational stability, and developer efficiency. Translate studio feedback and operational requirements into scalable product strategies that support a diverse portfolio of titles. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, developer support, and publishing operations teams across the U.S. and Japan to build and evolve cross-cutting solutions. Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding and adoption of platform tools and services by studios. Understanding of software development and efficiency working closely with Engineers Drive documentation, support structures, and developer enablement strategies to ensure long-term sustainability and effectiveness of live services capabilities. Qualifications Proven experience (5+ years) in product management roles, preferably focused on internal tools, developer platforms, or live game services. Deep understanding of software development workflows, including CI/CD, telemetry, backend services, and APIs. Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills - you are comfortable balancing trade-offs across engineering, studios, and business teams. Self-starter with strong product sense who can define solutions and lead teams from concept through to adoption. Data-driven decision-making with the ability to synthesize user feedback and technical constraints into product roadmaps. Bonus Points Experience in live service game operations, either as a product owner, producer, or tools developer. Familiarity with PlayStation developer tools, publishing pipelines, or partner studio integrations. Track record of scaling internal tools or services across multiple teams or geographies. Passion for enabling world-class games and supporting the creative teams behind them. #LI-LF1 *Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.* 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. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $168,900 — $253,300 USD 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. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.