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Job Location drjobs

Aliso Viejo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 177300 - 265900

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Why PlayStation

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were 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.

The vision

PlayStations Game Development & Future Technology (GDFT) group is transforming our console DNA into a low-latency cloud platform streaming immersive worlds to every screen from TVs handhelds and devices we havent invented yet. If you relish tough software engineering challenges and want your code to delight millions of players lets talk!

What youll do

  • Design & write software for Linux servers kernels and drivers.

  • Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues at a global scale.

  • Forecast & communicate estimates risks and dependencies to technical and project leads.

  • Champion innovation within the team to inspire creative solutions to problems.

  • Collaborate in a small Agile team; planning reviewing and demoing each sprint.

Youre a great fit if you have

  • BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 5 years of professional software experience.

  • Proven experience in low-level kernel development including configuring and modifying kernel options to support advanced debugging and optimizing system performance.

  • Extensive experience with the C programming language.

  • Hands-on experience developing drivers for multifunction PCIe devices.

  • Proficient in testing PCIe device drivers to ensure reliability and performance.

  • Experience with automating kernel-level testing workflows and validation.

  • Familiarity with contributing to upstream kernel development processes.

  • Detective-level debugging skills.

  • Excitement for open-ended problems turning fuzzy ideas into solutions.

  • Curiosity on emerging tech including AI dev tools and introducing those that are pragmatic and boost developer velocity.

Bonus XP

  • Experience with Rust and/or Python for systems programming and tooling.

  • You take ownership of problems and feel empowered to fix them.

  • You spot gaps draft solutions and rally teammates without waiting for detailed specs.

  • You stay calm when priorities change (they will) communicate trade-offs and keep momentum.

  • Thrive in fast iterative cycles with quick reviews that drive continuous improvement and progress.

  • Proven track record scaling services to millions of users.

  • Familiarity with Git best practices.

  • Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus.

Why PlayStation

Youll help shape the platform that powers the next decade of cloud gaming supported by the resources of an iconic brand. Join us to innovate boldly and continue to make PlayStation the best place to Play AND Work.

Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights.

At SIE we consider several factors when setting each roles 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 SIEs 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. Clickhere to learn more.

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

$177300 - $265900 USD


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type

Full Time

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