Senior Kernel Security Engineer (Remote)

PlayStation; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible working policy

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

PlayStation in Ireland is looking for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Kernel Security. In this role, you will build and maintain kernel security features, collaborate with teams to implement security improvements, and debug complex security issues.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in computer science and experience with kernel development, alongside a passion for gaming. The position offers various benefits, including private medical insurance, flexible working policies, and 25 days of leave.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
• Experience with kernel development, freeBSD knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent debugging skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge in kernel security concepts and practices.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a cooperative group.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in C programming languages, other programming language like C++ is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of operating systems and low-level programming.
• Effective communication abilities and capability to explain intricate technical ideas.
• Experience contributing to widely recognized open-source projects.
• Strong passion for gaming and knowledge of the gaming industry.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and maintain kernel security features for PlayStation systems.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams to 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

Familiarity with version control systems

Kernel development

Excellent debugging skills

Knowledge in kernel security concepts

Ability to work autonomously

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Proficiency in C programming

Communication abilities

Passion for gaming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

GitHub

Job description

PlayStation in Ireland is looking for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Kernel Security. In this role, you will build and maintain kernel security features, collaborate with teams to implement security improvements, and debug complex security issues.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in computer science and experience with kernel development, alongside a passion for gaming. The position offers various benefits, including private medical insurance, flexible working policies, and 25 days of leave.