Senior Gpu System Software Engineer

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Are you excited about the possibilities that AI, VR, and GPU technology bring to digital
entertainment in the future? Would you like to be a part of a team developing solutions
that balance performance, energy efficiency, and cost in a sophisticated product?
We have an extraordinary opportunity in the R&D department. We seek an expert
Senior GPU System Software Engineer to improve the existing software stack and develop new ones
for the future products.

If this interests you, please apply!

Responsibilities
• Designing and implementing highly optimized software libraries, tools, and APIs for real-time computer graphics and general purpose computing
• Collaborating with hardware engineers to review the spec and verify correctness and efficiency of the implementation
• In communication with game studios, critically analyze current real-time rendering, content creation pipelines, and AI technology to find areas for new development
• Analyze runtime performance data collected from the application running on PlayStation hardware and report performance trade-offs to the team​
• Manage 2 existing software, emulating the GPU software and verifying the GPU instruction streams

Requirements
• Production software development experiences with strong programming skills in C/C++
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, operating systems and software development, in particular GPU architectures, assembly code, and instructions
• Python and other scripting skills for automating the workflow
• Experience with OpenCL and CUDA
• Strong debugging, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment

Nice to have
• Experience with DirectX, OpenGL, or other GPU programming frameworks (strongly preferred)
• Experience developing GPU driver, API, and firmware
• Familiarity in computer graphics and 3D rendering concepts: Ray tracing, Rasterization, Global Illumination, deferred shading
• Experience working with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, or Keras
• Passionate about the gaming industry

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior GPU System Software Engineer to join our R&D
department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on innovative
projects and make a real impact in the field of digital entertainment with the power of
AI, VR, and GPU technology. If you have a strong understanding of computer
architecture, operating systems, and software development, and you are excited about
the possibilities of this field, please apply. This is your chance to work with a team of
experts and be part of the development of sophisticated products that balance
performance, energy efficiency, and cost.

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At 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. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$160,900 - $241,300 USD

Equal 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 or maternity, 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 considered for employment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0606e-3-20-205-228-42 in your application.