Staff Software Engineer San Mateo (USA) Sony Interactive Entertainment Posted a day ago USD 209[...]

Gamecompanies; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a team at a leading gaming company where you will work as a Software Engineer focused on kernel development. You will lead and define architecture for software components that support innovative products within the PlayStation ecosystem. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in C/C++ and possess strong communication skills, thriving in a dynamic, small team environment that feels like a start-up.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in core systems software development in C/C++.
• Strong communication skills with both software engineers and non-software engineers.
• Experience in kernel development on FreeBSD or Linux.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and implementation of kernel drivers for accessory products.
• Collaborate with HW, SW, and UX teams to establish requirements.
• Integrate new capabilities into legacy codebases.

Skills

C programming

Debugging

Kernel development

Automated regression testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field

Job description

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

We are building a small team of versatile and enthusiastic leaders to create new products for the PlayStation community. Our team recently delivered the new PlayStation Link, PULSE Explore and PULSE Elite products, and are hard at work on what comes next. We need an experienced and innovative software engineer to help build the foundation from the kernel up to support our new products and features.

Come and play with us!

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead architecture and implementation of kernel drivers and other core software components to support our accessory products on the PlayStation and other platforms.

Define and execute on the architecture of kernel mode drivers and associated modules for peripheral products

Integrate new capabilities into legacy codebases while improving quality and reducing errors and complexity

Lead partner and contract engineering resources to implement your architecture

Collaborate with HW, SW and UX teams to establish requirements, and then own those requirements through the product lifecycle

Implement and exemplify modern software coding standards and development processes

Develop robust software test infrastructure to support detailed testing and rapid iteration

Cooperate effectively with other internal teams with overlapping responsibilities in system software development

Skills:

Experience with kernel development on FreeBSD or Linux and related platforms

Excellent C programming and debugging skills

Strong communication skills with both software engineers and non-software engineers

Experience implementing automated regression testing

Engaged at both the strategic design level (what should it do?) and the detailed engineering level (how should it be built?)

Effective working within a small team with broad responsibility

Exceptional ability to debug complex system-level issues

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in core systems software development in C/C++

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent work experience

Experience in the video game industry is not required, but interest and passion for the gaming experience, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is vital

Working Conditions:

Small team environment; feels like a start-up within a large organization!

Travel (primarily international) required. Estimated up to 20% initially, 5% long term

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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. Click here to learn more.

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

$209,900 - $314,900 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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