Why PlayStation
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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.
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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! Would you like to use your skills time and passion on meaningful projects that are building the future Were 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. 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
Design develop and maintain firmware for DPUs in high performance systems
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 developing software/firmware on Nvidia BlueField DPUs or similar technologies
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 P4
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
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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.
$198200 - $297400 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.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
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