Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
About The Position
Why PlayStation? 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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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 Group Corporation. Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer We are building a small team of talented and enthusiastic leaders to create new peripheral and accessory products for the PlayStation community. We need an experienced and innovative electrical engineer to imagine and architect our next generation systems. Come and play with us!
Requirements
- A technically strong and independent engineer with a software/firmware background
- Skilled at managing the firmware development efforts of other engineers
- System-focused software design
- Engaged at both the product design level (what should it do?) and the detailed engineering level (how should it be built)
- Experienced with wireless products and new product development from initial concept through mass production
- Effective bridging from a small core team working with and within large organizations
- Comfortable spanning from high level program strategy and management to detailed engineering implementation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience leading embedded firmware development
- Experience in the video game industry is not required, but interest and passion for gaming experience, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is vital
Responsibilities
- Lead firmware architecture for embedded devices
- Develop and define new communication protocols as needed to enable peripheral functionality
- Collaborate with internal SW teams and UX designers to establish requirements
- Manage the development and validation of firmware with support from engineering partners
- Support and continue to enhance products after launch
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- matching 401(k)
- paid time off
- wellness program
- employee discounts for Sony products
- bonus package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
