Senior Embedded Software Engineer United States, San Mateo, CA
Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 8, 2025
Job Description:
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the
Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in
entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and
services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR,
PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from
PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an
inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces
diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and
curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open
positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand
falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Sony Corporation.We are building a small team of
versatile and enthusiastic leaders to create new products for the
PlayStation community. Our team recently delivered the new
PlayStation Link, PULSE Explore and PULSE Elite products, and are
hard at work on what comes next. We need a versatile and
enthusiastic engineer comfortable in embedded firmware and kernel
software to help build the foundation from embedded code and up to
support our new products and features.Come and play with
us!Responsibilities:In this role, you will contribute to
architecture and implementation across the stack from embedded
firmware, up through kernel drivers and other core software
components to support our accessory products on all the host
platforms that we support, including PlayStation, PC and other
platforms.
- Lead new feature implementations in existing code bases across
the embedded firmware and host drivers, while improving quality and
reducing errors and complexity
- Review and improve code submissions from internal and external
developers
- Collaborate with HW, SW and UX teams to establish requirements,
and then own those requirements through the product lifecycle
- Implement and exemplify modern software coding standards and
development processes
- Develop robust software test infrastructure to support detailed
testing and rapid iteration
- Cooperate effectively with other internal teams with
overlapping responsibilities in system software developmentSkills:
- Experience with embedded coding including bare metal and
FreeRTOS
- Experience with kernel development on FreeBSD or Linux is
preferred
- Experience with Windows driver development is preferred
- Experience implementing automated regression testing
- Effective working within a small team with broad
responsibility
- Exceptional ability to debug complex system-level
issuesQualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in relevant software development in
C
- Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent
work experience
- Experience in the video game industry is not required, but
interest and passion for the gaming experience, digital
entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is vitalWorking
Conditions:
- Small team environment; feels like a start-up within a large
organization!
- Travel (primarily international) required. Estimated up to 20%
initially, 5% long termAt 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.The estimated base pay range for this
role is listed below.$187,700 - $281,500 USDEqual Opportunity
Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will
receive consideration for employment without regard to gender
(including gender identity, gender expression and gender
reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or
national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership
status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity
or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any
other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive
environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage
everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and
qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be
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Keywords: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, San Jose , Senior Embedded Software Engineer United States, San Mateo, CA, IT / Software / Systems , San Mateo, California
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