Sr Software Eng

Sony Playstation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Subsidised Café

Free soft drinks

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Job summary

Sony Playstation in Dublin is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Kernel Security. The successful candidate will develop and maintain kernel security features, collaborate with teams on security improvements, and resolve complex security issues. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, proficiency in C, and experience with kernel development are required. The role offers hybrid working and great benefits, including medical insurance and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C programming languages, C++ is a plus.
• Experience with kernel development and knowledge of freeBSD.
• 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

C programming languages

Debugging skills

Problem-solving abilities

Git and GitHub

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting‑edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer - Kernel Security, your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A 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.
• Experience with kernel development, freeBSD knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge in kernel security concepts and practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
• Excellent debugging skills and problem‑solving abilities.
• The ability to work autonomously and within a cooperative group.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also have:

• 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.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.