Staff Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)

PlayStation Global•Aliso Viejo, CA

5d•$242,349 - $297,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Staff Software Engineer to develop new Linux kernel drivers and features for servers and embedded hardware. The position is based in Aliso Viejo, California. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. The role requires a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent, and two years of relevant experience. The role is eligible for SIE’s benefits package and may also be eligible for a bonus package.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent.
Two years of experience leading platform-enabling efforts for processors using Linux Kernel.
Experience upstreaming code contributions to Linux kernel systems.
Experience programming client integrated GPUs, discrete GPUs, and datacenter GPUs using C/C++, Rust, and Python.
Experience using source code management tools, including Git.
Experience developing low-level Linux kernel systems.
Experience analyzing technical problems, debugging, and troubleshooting computer systems.
Experience developing device drivers and software for servers and embedded systems.
Experience developing and utilizing hardware and software architectures for AI and machine learning systems.
Experience performing advanced debugging techniques, including tracing using performance tools such as eBPF.
Experience connecting high-speed components using PCI Express standards and advanced PCIe protocol analyzer and oscilloscope tools.
Experience using C, C++, and Linux Kernel in the execution of duties.

Responsibilities

Develop new Linux kernel drivers and features for servers and embedded hardware.
Lead platform-enabling efforts for processors using the Linux Kernel.
Upstream code contributions to Linux kernel systems.
Program client integrated GPUs, discrete GPUs, and datacenter GPUs.
Develop low-level Linux kernel systems.
Analyze technical problems and debug and troubleshoot computer systems.
Develop device drivers and software for servers and embedded systems.
Develop and utilize hardware and software architectures for AI and machine learning systems.
Perform advanced debugging, including tracing with performance tools such as eBPF.
Connect high-speed components using PCI Express standards and advanced PCIe protocol analyzer and oscilloscope tools.