Kernel Security Engineer II

Sony Interactive Entertainment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Software Engineer II focused on kernel security for PlayStation systems. You will build, maintain, and enhance kernel security features while collaborating with multiple teams to drive security improvements.

You will diagnose and resolve complex kernel security issues, analyze threats, and contribute to open-source projects. A strong C background and autonomous, collaborative work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in C; C++ is a plus.
• Experience with kernel development; FreeBSD knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of kernel security concepts; Git and GitHub experience.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and maintain kernel security features for PlayStation systems.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to successfully implement security improvements.
• Debug and resolve sophisticated security issues within the kernel.
• Supervise and analyze security threats to determine the best course of action.
• Assist with open-source projects associated with kernel security.
• Maintain code quality through meticulous testing and code reviews.

Skills

C programming

Kernel development

Git / GitHub

Debugging

Autonomy

Collaboration

Open-source

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

FreeBSD

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Software Engineer II focused on kernel security for PlayStation systems. You will build, maintain, and enhance kernel security features while collaborating with multiple teams to drive security improvements.

You will diagnose and resolve complex kernel security issues, analyze threats, and contribute to open-source projects. A strong C background and autonomous, collaborative work style are essential.