Sony Interactive Entertainment
Senior Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Aliso Viejo, California, United States, 92656
Senior Software Engineer (Linux Kernel) – Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, is seeking a highly skilled kernel networking device driver developer with deep expertise in Linux kernel NIC drivers.
Responsibilities
Design and implement NIC device drivers for the Linux kernel.
Profile and optimize drivers to achieve low latency and high throughput under heavy workloads.
Diagnose and fix kernel‑level issues, including crashes and hardware/software interactions.
Collaborate with NIC hardware designers to understand device specifications, perform bring‑up hardware tests, and validate firmware‑driver interaction.
Produce detailed technical documentation for driver design and debugging procedures.
Required Background
BS in Computer Science/Software Engineering or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in C and its debugging tools.
Proven experience developing Linux Kernel NIC device drivers.
Strong knowledge of the Linux kernel internals, especially the network stack.
Strong debugging, analysis, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
Ability to work closely with hardware, driver, and network teams to ensure seamless integration.
Preferred Skills
Hands‑on experience developing drivers for multifunction PCIe devices.
Familiarity with network hardware and stack offloads.
Understanding of PCIe architecture.
Experience upstreaming to the Linux kernel.
Experience with NVMe protocol (plus).
FreeBSD driver experience (plus).
Additional Skills
Enjoys working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.
Base Pay Range:
$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.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement NIC device drivers for the Linux kernel.
Profile and optimize drivers to achieve low latency and high throughput under heavy workloads.
Diagnose and fix kernel‑level issues, including crashes and hardware/software interactions.
Collaborate with NIC hardware designers to understand device specifications, perform bring‑up hardware tests, and validate firmware‑driver interaction.
Produce detailed technical documentation for driver design and debugging procedures.
Required Background
BS in Computer Science/Software Engineering or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in C and its debugging tools.
Proven experience developing Linux Kernel NIC device drivers.
Strong knowledge of the Linux kernel internals, especially the network stack.
Strong debugging, analysis, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
Ability to work closely with hardware, driver, and network teams to ensure seamless integration.
Preferred Skills
Hands‑on experience developing drivers for multifunction PCIe devices.
Familiarity with network hardware and stack offloads.
Understanding of PCIe architecture.
Experience upstreaming to the Linux kernel.
Experience with NVMe protocol (plus).
FreeBSD driver experience (plus).
Additional Skills
Enjoys working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.
Base Pay Range:
$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.
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