Software Engineer - DPDK

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 Play Station 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 Play Station brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

At Play Station, 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. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in DPU 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.

• Implement and optimize peer‑to‑peer PCIe communication between DPUs and other bus devices, minimizing latency and host CPU involvement.
• Manage network device queues across PCIe peers and handle doorbell interrupts to process them.
• Architect innovative solutions and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across hardware, drivers, system software and network cross‑functional teams.
• Use hardware and software debugging tools to diagnose PCIe and DPU issues.
• Document key technical areas and share knowledge through technical presentations.

• BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 8+ years of combined experience in C/C++.
• Expert level proficiency with DPDK and Software Defined Networking.
• Strong understanding of PCIe peer‑to‑peer communication, including memory‑mapped I/O, queue management, and device‑to‑device signaling.
• Ability to debug, profile, and optimize firmware performance.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, UDP and L2 layer protocols.
• Proven track‑record of solving ambiguous problems with minimal direction.

• Experience with developing software/firmware on DPUs or similar technologies.
• Experience with Open vSwitch/Sonic.
• EVPN‑VXLAN knowledge.
• Network driver development experience on Linux or embedded OS or similar.
• Experience with storage offload engines and computer networking domains.
• A track record of technical leadership guiding teams without hard authority.

• Motivated self‑starter.
• Experience with Rust.
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus.

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 employee discounts for Sony products. The role may also be eligible for a bonus package.

$198,200 – $297,400 USD

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.

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