Bluetooth Audio Firmware Engineer — Low-Latency Gaming

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San Mateo, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 234,000 - 351,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking an Audio Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and optimize wireless connectivity for PlayStation peripherals. You’ll work at the intersection of systems software, wireless standards, and hardware integration, building robust pairing and provisioning flows and debugging low-level protocols.

You’ll own firmware for gaming peripherals, provide technical leadership, and collaborate across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

Experience shipping wireless features on Mac, Windows or Linux-based systems.
Deep knowledge of Bluetooth audio stacks and profiles.
Hands-on with BlueZ and driver bring-up on ARM64 or x86 platforms.
Experience with A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, and LE Audio codecs (SBC, AAC, aptX, LC3).

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and debug Bluetooth/BLE features across RTOS and kernel drivers.
Deliver robust pairing, bonding, and provisioning flows (GATT/GAP, LE Audio/LC3).
Optimize end-to-end audio latency and jitter, and support certification readiness.
Contribute to OTA-safe configuration, telemetry, and diagnostics for fleet-scale operation.
Support manufacturing, post-launch activities, and field interoperability.