🎮 We’re Hiring | Sony PlayStation – Software Developer Apprentice

(Hybrid · San Mateo, CA) – August 2026, 6-month contract (option to extend/convert)

🌟 Diversity Hiring Initiative — This role is specifically open to qualified candidates who are blind or have low vision. This requirement is an intentional part of our commitment to building a more inclusive workforce. We’re actively seeking talented individuals whose lived experiences and unique perspectives will make the Sony team stronger and gaming more inclusive.
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Sony PlayStation’s Consumer Experience Innovation team (GMSBO) is looking for a Software Developer Apprentice to join our San Mateo, CA office on a hybrid basis.

Expected start: August 2026.

About the role:
You’ll contribute to building new web features on PlayStation’s support portal and help customize Salesforce Service Cloud platforms used by our agents. You’ll work across both front-end and back-end integrations, partner closely with engineers, and take real ownership of meaningful work from day one.

What you’ll do:
• Develop business-critical software on the Salesforce platform
• Integrate REST APIs with internal Sony systems and external partners
• Follow software development best practices: code standards, peer reviews, unit testing, and documentation
• Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies
• Support UAT and Hypercare phases for released features
• Build monitoring and alerting instrumentation

What we’re looking for:
• Strong programming skills — Salesforce Apex preferred, Java accepted
• Solid grasp of JavaScript and CSS
• Familiarity with algorithms and data structures
• Basic knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem
• Strong communication skills and a growth mindset
• Flexibility during UAT and Hypercare project phases

Tools you’ll use:
Salesforce CLI · VS Code · GitHub · JIRA · Confluence · Slack · Selenium · Saucelabs · Accessibility testing (AQA)

Location & Schedule:
Hybrid – San Mateo, CA office. In-person at least once weekly when the team is in, plus Sync Weeks/Sync Days.

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✅ Candidates MUST BE Blind or Low Vision to be ELIGIBLE for this apprenticeship. This is a paid apprenticeship role with competitive compensation for similar tech industry apprenticeship roles.

APPLY TODAY:
If this sounds like you or someone you know – please share widely and tag anyone in the blind and low vision community who might be interested.

Reach out to Sean Dougherty at  SDougherty@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7358 to apply!