Lead Software Engineer
Core
Lead the technical design and implementation of scalable software solutions for Sony Music's critical global B2B2C platforms, ensuring monetization, data analytics, and music release at scale.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Software Engineer (Distributed Systems & Platform)
Builds
Global B2B2C platforms, distributed systems, APIs, data pipelines, and platform services for artists and creators.
Domain
Music Entertainment / Enterprise Software
Required skills
Distributed systems design, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Microservices architecture, REST APIs, OAuth, AWS cloud, Database technologies (Snowflake, MySQL, Neo4j, Kafka, OpenSearch), Log analysis and monitoring, Automated testing.
Preferred skills
Software architecture, Domain modeling, Large dataset handling, Technical vision mobilization, Engineering best practices establishment, Systems thinking.
Responsibilities
Lead technical design and implementation of scalable software solutions; Drive architecture decisions across distributed systems, APIs, and data pipelines; Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions; Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code; Lead technical design sessions, architecture reviews, and modernization initiatives; Design resilient services and integrations; Champion application reliability, performance, and observability; Mentor engineers through technical coaching and code reviews; Identify technical debt and improve scalability; Troubleshoot complex production issues; Collaborate on long-term technical roadmap.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
