Staff Software Engineer - DPDK

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Gaming, Developer & Future Technology Group. In this exciting role, you will lead the cloud gaming revolution, building world-class technology that delivers unique gaming experiences. Candidates should have extensive expertise in C/C++, DPDK, and a collaborative spirit as you work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and drive innovative solutions.

This position is integral to supporting the PlayStation brand, contributing to a legacy of innovation while enjoying a competitive salary range from $180,000 to $270,400 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering.
• 8+ years of combined experience in C/C++.
• Expert in DPDK and software-defined networking.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize PCIe communication between DPUs.
• Manage network device queues and handle doorbell interrupts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture.

Skills

C/C++

DPDK

Software Defined Networking

Debugging skills

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)

Education

BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Hardware and software debugging tools

Open vSwitch/Sonic

Linux

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.

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’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in DPDK 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. If that sounds like you, come help us build world‑class technology capable of delivering fun and unique gaming experiences to millions of players!

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

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. 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.

Base Pay Range: $180,000 – $270,400 USD

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