Sr Software Engineer

Sony Interactive Entertainment
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Mateo
Apr 20, 2026
Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Position Overview: We have an exciting opportunity at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (PlayStation). Our software production organization seeks a senior-level software engineer for ourVideo Codecsteam. This team is a trailblazer invideo encoding/decodingtechnology. Efforts here will contribute to the development of system libraries used for both our current and nextgenerationPlayStation products. You will contribute to the design and implementation of technology used forcloud gaming,remote play,game recording,videostreamingandin-game video playback. The software you develop here is the foundation of an SDK for industry leadinggameand content developers and will change the wayvideogamesareplayedworldwide. If this is you, please apply! Responsibilities: Drive video codecs architecture design and development for PlayStation SDKs and cloud gaming platform. Own multiple encoder/decoder features with strong accountability for quality, performance, and maintainability. Conduct system-level performance investigations and lead optimization strategies across CPU and GPU. Partner with platform, hardware, and system software teams to investigate and resolve complex, high-priority issues across the codec pipeline. Evaluate emerging codec and media technologies and recommend integration strategies for future platforms. Required Qualifications: Extensive experience with GPU programming (HLSL, Vulkan, CUDA) with proven skills in profiling, debugging, and optimizations across CPU and GPU. Familiarity with video compression standards (e.g. H.264/H.265, VP9). Knowledge of multi-threaded programming and debugging using C and C++ Proficient with a wide range of development tools, including IDEs, Git/SVN, JIRA Proven ability to deliver features from design to validation with clean, efficient code. Bachelor's degree or equivalent Nice to have: ML/AI modeling and training experience Embedded system experience with multimedia frameworks Knowledge of SIMDoptimizations on real time systems Contributions to open-source projects in multimedia, systems programming, or performance engineering. #LI-RG1 *Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Noticefor more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.* 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. Clickhere to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $193,300 — $289,900 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to ourCandidate Privacy Noticefor more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.