Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (PlayStation). Our software production organization seeks a software engineer for our Platform Audio team. This team is a trailblazer in audio technology. Efforts here will contribute to the development of system libraries used for both our current and next generation PlayStation products. You will drive the design and implementation of technology used for 3D audio, hardware DSP, and virtual reality. The software you develop here is the foundation of an SDK for industry leading game and content developers and will change the way audio is used worldwide. If this is you, please apply!
Responsibilities:
• Drive algorithm development and implementation in spatial audio, psychoacoustics, and other audio related fields including HRTF (capture, synthesis, personalization), Ambisonics, loudspeaker rendering, and more
• Develop requirements based on research or user input and assist with platform integration
• Systems level multi-threaded programming and debugging using C and C++
• Collaborate with international counterparts to contribute to PlayStation's Tempest 3D Audio technology and our greater audio ecosystem
Qualifications:
• 5 years or more of digital signal processing experience
• Proficient in: C/C++, Python
• Experience as a technical contributor to a project involving spatial audio
• Solid understanding of basic acoustic and psychoacoustic principles
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Nice-to-Have:
• Basic source control experience (git)
• Knowledge of audio production tools and software (e.g. Reaper, VST Development)
• Embedded systems development
• Graphics or GPU programming experience
• ML/AI modeling and training experience
• Experience in developing novel audio technologies
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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.
$193,300-$289,900 USD