Lead Engineer, Mobile Performance

Position Overview

PlayStation Studios Mobile is seeking an experienced software engineer to lead performance optimization efforts for mobile games and proprietary SDKs. This role will establish practices to sustain superior technical performance across our mobile game portfolio.

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation is recognized as a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios.

PlayStation 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.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the runtime performance of internal SDKs built for mobile games.
• Advise teams responsible for performance optimization of mobile games using Unity and Unreal Engine.
• Establish pipelines and processes to ensure high technical performance on a broad range of devices.
• Create appropriate metrics and targets for evaluating runtime performance at scale.
• Develop SDK modules for performance telemetry and performance tiering.
• Actively track technical changes and innovations affecting the runtime performance of mobile games.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of professional experience developing mobile games or related products.
• Expertise in runtime performance optimization and memory management for mobile games.
• Experience with profiling tools provided by OS, game engine, and chipset developers.
• Experience correcting for latency and packet loss on mobile networks.
• Strong understanding of CPU, GPU, memory, and I/O optimization techniques and tradeoffs.
• Strong C++ or C# experience.
• Familiarity with HLSL and mobile graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, OpenGL ES).
• B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Location Type

• [Information not specified in the original description]

Salary

• Estimated Base Pay Range: $209,900 - $314,900 USD

Company Information

PlayStation is a brand of Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

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Benefits and Compensation

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including 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 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 may also be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

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.