PlayStation

Sr Software Engineer (Audio)

PlayStation$193K — $289K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years or more of digital signal processing experience
  • Proficient in C/C++, Python
  • Experience with spatial audio projects
  • Strong understanding of acoustic and psychoacoustic principles
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Drive algorithm development in spatial audio and psychoacoustics
  • Develop requirements based on research or user input
  • Engage in multi-threaded programming and debugging with C and C++
  • Collaborate internationally on PlayStation's Tempest 3D Audio technology
  • Assist in platform integration for audio innovations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Wellness program initiatives
  • Employee discounts on Sony products
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 #LI-RG1 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

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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