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Sony Interactive Entertainment · 2 months ago

Staff Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a global leader in entertainment known for its PlayStation products and services. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Linux Kernel) to develop new Linux kernel drivers and features for servers and embedded hardware.

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Responsibilities

Develop new Linux kernel drivers and features for servers and embedded hardware
Lead platform-enabling efforts for processors using Linux Kernel
Upstream code contributions to Linux kernel systems
Program Client Integrated GPUs, Discrete GPUs, and Datacenter GPUs using C/C++, Rust, Python, and source code management tools including Git
Develop low-level Linux kernel systems
Analyze technical problems, 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 techniques including tracing using performance tools including EBPF
Connect high speed components by employing PCI Express standards and advanced PCIE protocol analyzer and oscilloscopes tools

Qualification

Linux KernelC/C++Device DriversPythonRustGitAIMachine LearningDebuggingTroubleshootingPerformance ToolsPCI Express

Required

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent
two (2) years of experience leading platform-enabling efforts for processors using Linux Kernel
upstreaming code contributions to Linux kernel systems
programming Client Integrated GPUs, Discrete GPUs, and Datacenter GPUs using C/C++, Rust, Python, and source code management tools including Git
developing low-level Linux kernel systems
analyzing technical problems, debugging, and troubleshooting computer systems
developing device drivers and software for servers and embedded systems
developing and utilizing hardware and software architectures for AI and machine learning systems
performing advanced debugging techniques including tracing using performance tools including EBPF
connecting high speed components by employing PCI Express standards and advanced PCIE protocol analyzer and oscilloscopes tools
utilizing C, C++ and Linux Kernel

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment

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Sony Interactive Entertainment is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Ben King
SVP, Direct-to-Consumer, Sony Interactive Entertainment / Playstation
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Kiichiro Urata
SVP, Head of Japan Asia Partner Development & Relations / member of the Board of Directors
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