PlayStation

Audio and UX Software Engineer

PlayStation$137K — $205K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 1-2 years of experience in embedded firmware development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking and data-driven mindset
  • Passion for gaming, audio, digital entertainment, and consumer electronics is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead firmware development for high-profile product initiatives
  • Provide technical leadership and define system architecture
  • Contribute to UI/UX development for audio devices
  • Develop and enhance audio device testing and algorithm improvements
  • Own the build and smoke testing process and mentor junior engineers
  • Author clear specifications for the code you contribute
  • Support product manufacturing processes and firmware activities during product launches

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid time off and wellness program
  • Employee discounts for Sony products
  • Potential eligibility for a bonus package
Full Job Description
Audio and UX Software Engineer - SW

We are building a small team to create new products for the PlayStation community. Our team recently delivered the new PlayStation Link, PULSE Explore and PULSE Elite products, recently announced the FlexStrike and PULSE Elevate products, and are hard at work on what comes next. We are looking for someone with a data driven mindset, physics background interested or experience with any of the following: audio, embedded firmware, UI/UX and gaming intersection. If you are keen on being methodical, data driven, software and low level embedded firmware to bring together critical thinking, clear communication,

Come and play with us!
Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead firmware development for high profile product development efforts. You will be responsible for technical leadership, system architecture, and execution across the firmware domain, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Contribute to UI/UX development to support audio devices
• Contribute to developing audio device testing to improve the utilization of audio DSP and develop algorithmic improvements
• Own build and smoke testing process with mentorship from senior engineers
• Author clear specifications for code you contribute to
• Contribute to developing unit test framework
• Communicate clearly, commit and deliver on deadlines
• Support manufacturing builds and coordinate firmware activities during product bring-up
• Support products post-launch
Skills
• C/C++ embedded software development
• Experience with UI development - React or other frameworks;
• Knowledge of frequency domain analysis of audio, video streaming
• Knowledge and/or experience with RF/wireless systems (e.g., Bluetooth, low-latency audio, or similar technologies)
• Strong system-level thinking across hardware and software boundaries
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to drive iterative design process
Qualifications
• Bachelors or Masters in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-2 years of experience in embedded firmware development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and data driven mindset
• Passion for gaming, audio, digital entertainment and consumer electronics is a plus
Nice to Have
• Experience with wireless audio or ultra-low latency systems
• Experience with kernel or driver development (Linux, Windows, or similar)
Working Conditions
• Small team environment; feels like a start-up within a large organization

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

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$137,300-$205,900 USD

About PlayStation

PlayStation is a video game brand that consists of four home video game consoles, as well as a media center, an online service, a line of controllers, two handhelds and a phone, as well as multiple magazines. The brand is produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment, a division of Sony, with the first PlayStation console released in December 1994, followed by the PlayStation 2 in 2000, the PlayStation 3 in 2006, the PlayStation 4 in 2013, and the PlayStation 5 in 2020. PlayStation also has a strong online presence, with the PlayStation Network (PSN) which provides online gaming, streaming services, and access to the PlayStation Store. The PlayStation brand has become one of the most successful video game brands in history, with over 500 million consoles sold worldwide.
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