Senior Kernel Security Engineer — Gaming Platform

Sony Interactive Entertainment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Bonus package

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in Ireland is seeking a Senior Kernel Security Engineer to build, develop, and maintain kernel security features for PlayStation systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements, debug complex issues, and ensure code quality through thorough testing and reviews.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong C or C++ skills, experience with kernel development, and familiarity with Git and GitHub.

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 and practices.
• Git and GitHub familiarity.
• 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

C++

Security concepts

Git

GitHub

Debugging

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Git

GitHub

FreeBSD

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment in Ireland is seeking a Senior Kernel Security Engineer to build, develop, and maintain kernel security features for PlayStation systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements, debug complex issues, and ensure code quality through thorough testing and reviews.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong C or C++ skills, experience with kernel development, and familiarity with Git and GitHub.