Senior Software Engineer (C++)

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Senior Software Engineer – PlayStation

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Type: Full-time: Hybrid; onsite 2–3 days/week

Shape how millions experience PlayStation. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build the high-performance services that power real-time experiences across console, web, and cloud. You’ll solve tough systems problems, ship code at scale, and collaborate with teammates around the world. If you enjoy working with a highly collaborative team on these challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance C/C++ services that power PlayStation experiences.
• Develop features used across consoles, servers, and web services; own your code from design through deployment in Linux environments.
• Profile, troubleshoot, and optimize complex, distributed systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code using solid object-oriented design principles.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions with a global team.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience writing modern C/C++ for production systems.
• Proficiency in Linux for development, testing, and deployment.
• Experience with build and version control tools (e.g., CMake, Git).
• Demonstrated debugging skills in large codebases and performance‑critical paths.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PlayStation projects or other console/embedded systems.
• Hands‑on work with real‑time media, graphics, or video pipelines.
• Familiarity with shader programming and/or video transcoding.
• Experience with AMD transcoding hardware or GPU‑accelerated compute.
• Knowledge of design patterns and distributed systems best practices.
• AI/ML usage for auto testing and stress testing

Why Join Us?

• Work on globally impactful systems that push the boundaries of real‑time media and gaming tech.
• Collaborate with world‑class engineers and access the latest tools and hardware in the PlayStation ecosystem.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and influence systems at scale

Benefits

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 may also be eligible for a bonus package.

The estimated base pay range for this role is $177,300 - $265,900 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, maternity or parental status, 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.