About the role
Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?
Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Storage Software Developer
We are seeking a Storage Software Developer with Linux storage development experience. You will build reliable, high-performance storage features across the I/O stack, including file systems and the block layer. Depending on the project, your work may span Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS. You will collaborate with systems and kernel engineers to investigate problems, make design decisions, and bring solutions into production.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain storage features and I/O paths for Linux and, as projects require, FreeBSD and PlayStation OS.
- Develop or improve file system functionality, including how it interacts with the block layer.
- Diagnose correctness, reliability, and performance issues across kernel and user-space components.
- Measure and optimize storage performance for demanding workloads.
- Write maintainable code, tests, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers across storage and other systems teams.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience developing storage software on Linux.
- Some experience developing or modifying Linux file system code.
- Working knowledge of the Linux I/O stack, including file systems and the block layer.
- Proficiency in C for systems programming.
- Experience debugging and profiling low-level software using tools such as perf, ftrace, or eBPF.
- Ability to investigate complex problems and work effectively with other engineers.
- Willingness to work across Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS as project needs evolve.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with UBLK and kernel/user-space block device interactions.
- Experience developing storage or file system software on FreeBSD or PlayStation OS.
- Experience with io_uring or other asynchronous I/O interfaces.
- Familiarity with DMA and storage performance optimization.
- Experience with Rust for systems programming.
- Contributions to the Linux kernel or other open-source storage projects.
Compensation and Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this role is $177,300 - $265,900 USD. Individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location, as well as our hybrid working policy.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Coveted employee discounts for Sony products
- Bonus package eligibility (may apply)