Sony Interactive Entertainment - Aliso Viejo, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Hybrid - Aliso Viejo, CA
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

At PlayStation, we are at the forefront of the cloud gaming revolution, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Network Solutions to join our Future Technology Group (FTG). This role is pivotal in developing innovative network solutions that enhance the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in networking, network protocols, and congestion control, and will thrive in a collaborative environment filled with creative and intelligent teammates. In this position, you will engage in a variety of development and research projects, ensuring that your work remains both exciting and rewarding. You will be responsible for researching and developing robust network solutions, focusing on areas such as socket programming, protocol development, and congestion control. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying and delivering improvements to our existing network stack, as well as troubleshooting performance and reliability issues on a global scale. Additionally, you will document key technical areas and share your knowledge through technical presentations, contributing to the overall growth and learning of the team. We are looking for someone who not only has the technical skills but also possesses a strong vision for the future of gaming technology. If you enjoy tackling challenging problems and take pride in overcoming them, we want you to help us build world-class technology that delivers fun and unique gaming experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop robust network solutions, including socket, protocol and congestion control areas
  • Identify and deliver improvements and enhancements in the existing network stack
  • Troubleshoot network and congestion control performance and reliability issues at a global scale
  • Document key technical areas and share knowledge through technical presentations

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 8+ years of relevant work experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant programming experience in C/C++
  • 3+ years of experience in developing software for networking solutions
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and see it as an opportunity to define the future

Nice-to-haves

  • Deep understanding and development skills in UDP, TCP, and WebTransport/WebRTC
  • Experience developing Congestion Control and rate control mechanisms
  • Strong debugging / analysis / troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge in Wi-Fi, 5G and Network Emulation domains
  • Experience with Japanese language and culture is a plus
  • Git version control
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discounts for Sony products
  • Bonus package
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