PlayStation Global

Senior System Software Engineer

San Mateo, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, Video Games, Hardware & Software SystemsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or possess equivalent experience. They should have at least three years of experience in system software development, including hands-on work with Windows, macOS, Linux/BSD, and Android systems. Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Java/Kotlin is required.

Responsibilities

The Senior System Software Engineer will design, implement, and optimize system features including drivers, automated hardware validation harnesses, and debugging tools for the HW/FW/SW stack. They will develop and optimize solutions at the FW/SW interface, write and optimize harnesses for various hardware products, and collaborate with designers, software engineers, and QA to implement platform features. Furthermore, they will identify and resolve system issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks through debugging and profiling tools, build tooling for optimization and debugging, and develop SDKs for 2nd and 3rd parties, while optimizing system software performance for different hardware and platforms to ensure low energy usage, memory overhead, and latency, and optimizing data flows with external hardware to ensure low latency.

Skills

Operating Systems
Linux
BSD
Windows User Mode
Kernel Mode
Android
iOS
Embedded Platforms
Systems Engineering
Hardware/Software/Firmware Development
Performance Optimization
Driver Development
Hardware Validation
Debugging
Logging

PlayStation Global

Designs and markets gaming consoles and accessories

About PlayStation Global

Working at PlayStation offers the opportunity to be part of a leading company in the gaming industry, renowned for its cutting-edge technology like haptic feedback and 4K HDR visuals. Employees are immersed in a culture of innovation and excellence that pushes the boundaries of gaming and entertainment. Contributing to a globally recognized brand that consistently delivers high-quality, immersive gaming experiences, ensures a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health and wellness: Medical (PPO, HDHP, and HMO), dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, education reimbursement program, wellness reimbursement, identity theft protection, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, business travel accident insurance, 4.5% 401(k) match, commuter program, additional voluntary programs (group legal, pet insurance, auto and home insruance), onsite flu shots and biometric screenings
Family and time off: 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, paid parental leave, adoption assistance program, 529 college savings plan match, back-up child care, parental and elder care coaching
Perks: Sony product discounts, passport perks program, monthly $10 Playstation Network voucher, employee referral bonus, game launch events

Risks

Increased competition from cloud gaming services may impact PlayStation's market share.
Semiconductor shortages could affect PlayStation 5 sales and customer satisfaction.
Cybersecurity threats pose risks to PlayStation Network's stability and user trust.

Differentiation

PlayStation Network offers a comprehensive suite of gaming and media services.
The platform supports a wide range of PlayStation consoles and devices.
PlayStation's integration with PSVR enhances its virtual reality gaming experience.

Upsides

PlayStation's acquisition of Haven Studios could boost exclusive game offerings.
The rise of cross-platform play can increase user engagement on PlayStation Network.
Growing VR market aligns with PlayStation's investment in PSVR technology.

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