Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer (HSE/Streaming)

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Aliso Viejo, CA

Senior Software Engineer

Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking for a hardworking software engineer seeking to push the boundaries of cloud gaming. As part of the Hardware and Systems Engineering team, you will be responsible for the design of the ground breaking technology powering PlayStation Now and other cloud-based services. As Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative new hardware and software technology for production-grade services. You have broad exposure to Linux / BSD systems and a wide variety of CPU, storage and network technologies. Never a dull day, this position offers a healthy mix of production and R&D projects, ensuring that work is both challenging and rewarding.

An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys facing new challenges and takes great pride in overcoming them.

Responsibilities
• Design and development of robust modular systems
• Development of low-level system software
• Troubleshooting performance and reliability issues at a global scale

Requirements
• BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience in C/C++ and/or Python
• 5+ years of experience in low-level Linux / BSD systems programming

Skills & Knowledge
• Exceptional Python programming and development skills
• Strong C/C++ programming and development skills
• Strong debugging / analysis / troubleshooting skills
• Linux and/or FreeBSD user/kernel space
• File systems, object/block-based storage and networking
• Git version control

Additional attributes
• Motivated self-starter
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Active contributor to open-source projects (including Linux, Python and FreeBSD)
• Experience in developing distributed systems
• Familiarity with software-as-a-service
• Understanding of Japanese language and culture

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