Senior Software Engineer, PlayStation
Embedded Software
$172.1-258.1k
Office located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
Be an early applicant
Gaming and digital entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$172.1-258.1k
Office located in Aliso Viejo, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.
Role
Who you are
- Would you like to use your skills, time, and passion on meaningful projects that are building the future?
- We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Embedded Systems, 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!
- BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 8+ years of relevant work experience
- 5+ years of combined experience in C/C++/Rust
- 3+ years of experience in low-level Linux / BSD systems programming
- Proven track-record of solving ambiguous problems with minimal direction
- Git version control
- Experience with storage and computer networking domains
- Motivated self-starter
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus
Desirable
- Strong debugging / analysis / troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with Linux and/or FreeBSD environment
- Embedded Systems development using C/C++/Rust
What the job involves
- At PlayStation, our Future Technology Group (FTG) is leading the cloud gaming revolution by putting console-quality video games on any device from TVs to consoles to mobile devices and beyond!
- Design and develop robust modular systems
- Development of embedded system software
- Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues at a global scale
- Document key technical areas and share knowledge through technical presentations
Our take
Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - Playstation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionize gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.
As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.
PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.
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Company Specialist
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
- Free fruit every day in our offices
- On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
- On-site subsidised cafés
- On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care assistance
- x2 volunteering days each year
- Group pension plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
- Free giveaways of select first party products and services
- Discounts on PlayStation products
- Discounts on Sony products
- Access to other corporate discounts
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Jim Ryan
(CEO, not founder)Ryan joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. Taking over as SIEE president in 2011, he later moved on to head of global sales and marketing at SIE in April 2016. Ryan has served as deputy president of SIE since January 2018, before being appointed CEO in February 2019.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at PlayStation
- We're proud to celebrate diversity at PlayStation
- Our Employee Resource groups, including Women@PlayStation, REPRESENT@PlayStation, Wellbeing@PlayStation, and our award-winning LGBTQ+ group, Pride@PlayStation, actively promote inclusion in the workplace and beyond
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