Staff Software Engineer - DPDK

Sony Interactive Entertainment; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 198,200 - 297,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts for Sony products

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Aliso Viejo, California. The role involves designing and optimizing solutions for DPU software and PCIe communication, as part of a collaborative team dedicated to innovation. Candidates should have extensive experience in C/C++, DPDK, and a strong background in networking protocols. The estimated base pay is between $198,200 and $297,400 USD, with top-tier benefits and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience or a BS degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in C/C++.
• Expert proficiency in DPDK and Software Defined Networking.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize PCIe communication between DPUs and other devices.
• Manage network device queues across PCIe peers.
• Collaborate across hardware, drivers, and system software teams.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

DPDK knowledge

Strong debugging skills

Networking protocols knowledge

Education

BS in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

About the Role

At PlayStation, our Gaming, Developer & Future Technology (GDFT) Group is leading the cloud gaming revolution by putting console-quality video games on any device from TVs to consoles to mobile devices and beyond. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in DPU software/firmware development who loves designing and building innovative hardware and software, wants to make an impact, and enjoys working with creative, intelligent, and collaborative teammates.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize peer-to-peer PCIe communication between DPUs and other bus devices, minimizing latency and host CPU involvement.

• Manage network device queues across PCIe peers and handle doorbell interrupts to process them.

• Architect innovative solutions and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborate across hardware, drivers, system software, and network cross‑functional teams.

• Use hardware and software debugging tools to diagnose PCIe and DPU issues.

• Document key technical areas and share knowledge through technical presentations.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 10+ years of relevant work experience.

• 8+ years of combined experience in C/C++.

• Expert level proficiency with DPDK and Software Defined Networking.

• Strong understanding of PCIe peer-to-peer communication, including memory-mapped I/O, queue management, and device-to-device signaling.

• Ability to debug, profile, and optimize firmware performance.

• Working knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, UDP and L2 layer protocols.

• Proven track‑record of solving ambiguous problems with minimal direction.

• Strong debugging / analysis / troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with developing software/firmware on DPUs or similar technologies.

• Experience with Open vSwitch/Sonic.

• EVPN‑VXLAN knowledge.

• Network driver development experience on Linux or embedded OS or similar.

• Experience with storage offload engines and computer networking domains.

• A track record of technical leadership guiding teams without hard authority.

Additional Skills

• Motivated self‑starter.

• Experience with Rust.

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus.

Benefits and Compensation

Estimated base pay range: $198,200 — $297,400 USD.

This role is eligible for Sony Interactive Entertainment's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products. It may also be eligible for a bonus package.

Background checks will be conducted at the offer stage for all new employees.

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