Staff Software Engineer, PlayStation

• Would you like to use your skills, time, and passion on meaningful projects that are building the future?
• We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in DPU software/firmware development, who loves designing and building innovative hardware and software, wants to make an impact, and enjoys working with creative, intelligent and collaborative teammates
• If that sounds like you, come help us build world class technology capable of delivering fun and unique gaming experiences to millions of players!
• BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 8+ years of combined experience in C/C++
• Expert level proficiency with DPDK and Software Defined Networking
• Strong understanding of PCIe peer-to-peer communication, including memory-mapped I/O, queue management, and device-to-device signaling
• Ability to debug, profile, and optimize firmware performance
• Working knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, UDP and L2 layer protocols
• Proven track-record of solving ambiguous problems with minimal direction
• Strong debugging / analysis / troubleshooting skills
• Motivated self-starter
• Experience with Rust
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus

Desirable

• At PlayStation, our Gaming, Developer & Future Technology (GDFT) Group is leading the cloud gaming revolution by putting console-quality video games on any device from TVs to consoles to mobile devices and beyond!
• Implement and optimize peer-to-peer PCIe communication between DPUs and other bus devices, minimizing latency and host CPU involvement
• Manage network device queues across PCIe peers and handle doorbell interrupts to process them
• Architect innovative solutions and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders
• Collaborate across hardware, drivers, system software and network cross functional teams
• Use hardware and software debugging tools to diagnose PCIe and DPU issues
• Document key technical areas and share knowledge through technical presentations