Software Engineer

PlayStation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Flexible working policy

Free fruit every day

On-site free gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Group pension plan

25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Discounts on PlayStation products

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

PlayStation is seeking a professional in Ireland to build, develop, and maintain kernel security features for their systems. This role involves collaboration with multi-functional teams to implement security improvements and debug sophisticated security issues.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, express a passion for gaming, and have effective communication abilities. The position is enhanced by excellent employee benefits including private medical insurance, flexible working policy, and a range of corporate discounts.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
• Proficiency in C programming; knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Knowledge in kernel security concepts and practices.

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.

Skills

Version control systems (Git, GitHub)

C programming

Kernel security concepts

Problem-solving

Kernel development

Low-level programming

Open-source contributions

Communication

Passion for gaming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Job description

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

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
• Free fruit every day in our offices
• On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
• On-site subsidised cafés
• On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care assistance
• x2 volunteering days each year
• Group pension plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
• Free giveaways of select first party products and services
• Discounts on PlayStation products
• Discounts on Sony products
• Access to other corporate discounts

Qualifications

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