Network Engineer (Game Support)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
United Kingdom, London · GBR-London-13GMS · Onsite · Posted Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- United Kingdom, London · GBR-London-13GMS
About the role
- As a Network Engineer (Game Support) at Sony Interactive Entertainment, you will join the Developer Technology Group to support game developers and publishers.
- The Network team provides technical guidance on PlayStation network services, APIs, tools, and related technologies to first- and third-party developers.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and guidance to developers and publishers across all PlayStation platforms through our support portal, online channels, on-site visits, training sessions, and industry events.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of PlayStation network services, APIs, tools, and technologies, helping partners interpret documentation and implement solutions correctly.
- Investigate technical issues, identify appropriate solutions, and coordinate escalations with relevant internal teams where required.
- Collaborate with teams across SIE regions to resolve partner issues and develop solutions that improve the developer experience.
- Act as a technical liaison between developers, publishers, and internal groups including Third Party Relations, Store Operations, Consumer Services, Policy, Product, and SDK teams.
- Gather, document, and communicate partner feedback, recurring technical challenges, and opportunities for improvement to engineering and product teams.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of developer-facing tools, services, documentation, and internal processes.
- Participate in project and software development work, including enhancing existing tools, creating new solutions, and automating internal workflows.
- Deliver technical training and presentations to developers and publishers, including at partner meetings and developer events.
Requirements
- Familiarity with programming and scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, C/C++, XML, or HTML.
- Familiarity with APIs, web services, networking concepts, or online service technologies.
- Experience in digital technologies, software development, technical support, or the gaming industry.
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate complex issues methodically.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams and time zones.
- Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
- Proactive, collaborative, and approachable, with strong relationship-building skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in developer relations, developer support, technical support, or another partner-facing technical role.
- Experience developing internal tools, utilities, or automation.
- Experience with game development, production, or release management.
- Experience delivering technical training, presentations, or developer-facing documentation.
- An interest in emerging technologies, online gaming, network services, and broader industry trends.
Skills
- JavaScript
- Python
- C/C++
- XML
- HTML
- APIs
- Web Services
- Networking Concepts
- Online Service Technologies