Job Description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

We are building a small team of talented and enthusiastic leaders to create new peripheral and accessory products for the PlayStation community. We need an experienced and innovative electrical engineer to imagine and architect our next generation systems.

Come and play with us!

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will drive overall firmware design and execution for high profile product development efforts. This senior leader will build the capabilities of the team and build relationships with internal and external partners and business/product owners.

• Lead firmware architecture for embedded devices
• Develop and define new communication protocols as needed to enable peripheral functionality
• Collaborate with internal SW teams and UX designers to establish requirements
• Manage the development and validation of firmware with support from engineering partners
• Support and continue to enhance products after launch

Skills:

• A technically strong and independent engineer with a software/firmware background
• Skilled at managing the firmware development efforts of other engineers
• System-focused software design
• Engaged at both the product design level (what should it do?) and the detailed engineering level (how should it be built)
• Experienced with wireless products and new product development from initial concept through mass production
• Effective bridging from a small core team working with and within large organizations
• Comfortable spanning from high level program strategy and management to detailed engineering implementation

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience leading embedded firmware development
• Experience in the video game industry is not required, but interest and passion for gaming experience, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is vital

Working Conditions:

• Small team environment; feels like a start-up within a large organization!
• Travel (domestic and international) required. Estimated 15%

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application, interview, job performance, and employment benefits. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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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. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $209,900—$314,900 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.

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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.