Software Engineer II, Android Secruity

Sony Interactive Entertainment•San Mateo, CA

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. Software Engineer II, Android Security San Mateo, CA You will be a key member of our Portal team, developing the core OS for our next-generation platform to enhance the PlayStation ecosystem. Contribute to the evolution of mobile gaming and entertainment for millions of users worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in developing Android, SELinus, embedded systems, and firmware interfaces.
Familiarity with isolation technologies such as Arm TrustZone, secure monitor, or memory protection.
Experience with implementing WideVine and PlayReady DRM.
Background in secure boot, key provisioning, firmware hardening, and trusted computing.
Solid understanding of firmware attack surfaces: fault injection, code injection, privilege escalation.
Experience with advanced attack surfaces like side-channel or fault attacks.
Proficiency in C++ and Android / AOSP (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to TPMs, Secure Elements, or hardware-backed crypto modules.

Responsibilities

Build and integrate firmware and frameworks across device teams to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
Drive the development of DRM and security solutions for mobile and media apps.
Bring up Android on new hardware.
Collaborate closely with international teams of UI designers and product managers (USA, Japan, UK) to translate requirements into a secure device platform.
Represent the team in technical forums by presenting designs, sharing knowledge, and contributing insights to other Sony software development groups.
Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.