PlayStation

Software Engineer II

PlayStation$163K — $245K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong systems programming experience in C/C++.
  • Solid understanding of multithreading and low-level programming concepts.
  • Experience with GPU and graphics programming (HLSL, Vulkan, CUDA).
  • Proven ability in debugging and profiling complex systems.
  • Proficient with IDE's, Source Control (git/SVN), and Bug Tracking software.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop video codec components for PlayStation SDKs and cloud gaming platforms.
  • Own end-to-end delivery of features, including design, implementation, and validation.
  • Perform system-level performance analysis and drive optimizations across the codecs pipeline.
  • Collaborate with platform, hardware, and system software teams to debug and resolve complex issues.

Benefits

  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Matching 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off and wellness program.
  • Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
  • Eligibility for a bonus package.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop video codec components for PlayStation SDKs and cloud gaming platforms.
  • Own end-to-end delivery of features, including design, implementation, and validation.
  • Perform system-level performance analysis and drive optimizations across the codecs pipeline.
  • Collaborate with platform, hardware, and system software teams to debug and resolve complex issues.

Required Qualifications
  • Strong systems programming experience in C/C++.
  • Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and low-level programming concepts.
  • Experience with GPU and graphics programming, including HLSL, Vulkan, or CUDA.
  • Proven ability in debugging and profiling complex systems.
  • Proficient with these systems/tools: IDE's, Source Control (git/SVN), and Bug Tracking.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with video compression standards (AV1, VVC, VP9, H.265, H.264) and multimedia frameworks or streaming systems.
  • Exposure to hardware-accelerated or heterogeneous systems (CPU/GPU/ASIC).
  • Good understanding of kernel and operating system fundamentals.


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.

$163,700-$245,500 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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