Staff Software Engineer - DPDK

About this role

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.

About the Role

At PlayStation, our Gaming, Developer & Future Technology (GDFT) Group is leading the cloud gaming revolution by putting console-quality video games on any device from TVs to consoles to mobile devices and beyond! Would you like to use your skills, time, and passion on meaningful projects that are building the future? We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in DPDK software/firmware development, who loves designing and building innovative hardware and software, wants to make an impact, and enjoys working with creative, intelligent and collaborative teammates. If that sounds like you, come help us build world class technology capable of delivering fun and unique gaming experiences to millions of players!

Responsibilities

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Implement and optimize peer-to-peer PCIe communication between DPUs and other bus devices, minimizing latency and host CPU involvement

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Manage network device queues across PCIe peers and handle doorbell interrupts to process them.

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Architect innovative solutions and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders.

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Collaborate across hardware, drivers, system software and network cross functional teams.

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Use hardware and software debugging tools to diagnose PCIe and DPU issues.

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Document key technical areas and share knowledge through technical presentations

Required Qualifications

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BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 10+ years of relevant work experience

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8+ years of combined experience in C/C++

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Expert level proficiency with DPDK and Software Defined Networking

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