About the role
Company Overview
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. 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.
Role Overview
Position: Staff Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Staff Software Engineer (Linux Kernel) in Aliso Viejo, CA to develop new Linux kernel drivers and features for servers and embedded hardware.
Requirements
- Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience leading platform-enabling efforts for processors using Linux Kernel.
- Technical Skills and Responsibilities:
- Upstreaming code contributions to Linux kernel systems.
- Programming Client Integrated GPUs, Discrete GPUs, and Datacenter GPUs using C/C++, Rust, Python, and source code management tools including Git.
- Developing low-level Linux kernel systems.
- Analyzing technical problems, debugging, and troubleshooting computer systems.
- Developing device drivers and software for servers and embedded systems.
- Developing and utilizing hardware and software architectures for AI and machine learning systems.
- Performing advanced debugging techniques including tracing using performance tools including EBPF.
- Connecting high-speed components by employing PCI Express standards and advanced PCIE protocol analyzer and oscilloscopes tools.
- Utilizing C, C++ and Linux Kernel in the execution of duties.
Working Conditions & Policies
- Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.
- Background checks are conducted at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles), requiring the processing of personal information.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $242,349.00 – $297,400.00/year
- Compensation Factors: Base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy. Individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
- Perks & Benefits:
- Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Coveted employee discounts for Sony products
- Additional Compensation: This role may be eligible for a bonus package.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
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.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.