Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Aliso Viejo, CA

Senior Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)

Sony Interactive Entertainment's Cloud Gaming Engineering and Infrastructure (CGEI) division is leading the Cloud Gaming revolution, putting console-quality video games on any device, from TVs to consoles to mobile devices and beyond.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing new Linux kernel drivers and features for servers and embedded hardware. You have a broad knowledge on Linux / BSD in addition to hardware technology including: CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, storage and network. This role provides a healthy mix of production and R&D projects that ensures work is both fast-paced and rewarding.
Our ideal candidate is an engineer who enjoys facing new challenges and the sense of accomplishment from tackling them.

Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and features.
• Development of low-level userspace software.
• Troubleshooting performance and reliability issues at a global scale.

Qualifications
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or 10 years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant programming experience in C/C++.
• 5+ years of experience in low-level Linux / BSD userspace and kernel development.
• Active contributor to Linux or BSD.

Desired Skills and Knowledge:
• Deep knowledge of Linux and FreeBSD kernel and user space.
• Contributing patches to the upstream Linux kernel.
• Git version control.
• Understanding of computer architecture, interconnects, FPGAs and storage technology.
• Understanding of hardware and software architectures for AI and machine learning.
• Experience developing device drivers and software for server and embedded systems.
• Experience building and troubleshooting high-performance systems, resilient to significant load.
• Experience configuring and deploying container technology.
• Experience with Japanese language and culture is a plus.

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