Senior Software Engineer, Storage

Sony Playstation; Aliso Viejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Storage Software Developer to build high-performance storage features across the Linux I/O stack, with potential work across Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS. You will design, implement, and optimize storage paths, file systems, and related components, collaborating with kernel and system engineers.

The role requires hands-on Linux storage development experience, C proficiency, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing storage software on Linux.
• Experience developing or modifying Linux file system code is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Linux I/O stack, including file systems and the block layer.
• Proficiency in C for systems programming.
• Experience debugging and profiling low-level software using perf, ftrace, or eBPF.
• Ability to investigate complex problems and collaborate with engineers.
• Willingness to work across Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain storage features and I/O paths for Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS.
• Develop or improve file system functionality interfacing with the block layer.
• Diagnose correctness, reliability, and performance issues across kernel and user-space components.
• Measure and optimize storage performance under demanding workloads.
• Write maintainable code, tests, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with storage and systems teams across projects.

Skills

Linux storage

Linux FS code

Linux I/O stack

C programming

Perf/ftrace/eBPF

Problem solving

Cross-OS flexibility

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.

Storage Software Developer

We are seeking a Storage Software Developer with Linux storage development experience. You will build reliable, high-performance storage features across the I/O stack, including file systems and the block layer. Depending on the project, your work may span Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS. You will collaborate with systems and kernel engineers to investigate problems, make design decisions, and bring solutions into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain storage features and I/O paths for Linux and, as projects require, FreeBSD and PlayStation OS.
• Develop or improve file system functionality, including how it interacts with the block layer.
• Diagnose correctness, reliability, and performance issues across kernel and user-space components.
• Measure and optimize storage performance for demanding workloads.
• Write maintainable code, tests, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers across storage and other systems teams.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing storage software on Linux.
• Some experience developing or modifying Linux file system code.
• Working knowledge of the Linux I/O stack, including file systems and the block layer.
• Proficiency in C for systems programming.
• Experience debugging and profiling low-level software using tools such as perf, ftrace, or eBPF.
• Ability to investigate complex problems and work effectively with other engineers.
• Willingness to work across Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS as project needs evolve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UBLK and kernel/user-space block device interactions.
• Experience developing storage or file system software on FreeBSD or PlayStation OS.
• Experience with io_uring or other asynchronous I/O interfaces.
• Familiarity with DMA and storage performance optimization.
• Experience with Rust for systems programming.
• Contributions to the Linux kernel or other open-source storage projects.

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$177,300 - $265,900 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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