Senior Software Engineer (Video Codecs)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Video Codecs): Driving architecture and development of video codecs for PlayStation SDKs and cloud gaming platforms with an accent on quality, performance, and maintainability across CPU and GPU. Focus on optimizing system-level performance, investigating complex codec pipeline issues, and evaluating emerging media technologies.

Location: Hybrid, based in the US

Salary: $193,300–$289,900 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment develops PlayStation products and services for a global audience.

What you will do

• Drive video codecs architecture design and development for PlayStation SDKs and cloud gaming platform.
• Own multiple encoder/decoder features, ensuring 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.
• Evaluate emerging codec and media technologies and recommend integration strategies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with GPU programming (HLSL, Vulkan, CUDA).
• Familiarity with video compression standards (e.g., H.264/H.265, VP9).
• Knowledge of multi-threaded programming and debugging using C and C++.
• Proficiency 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.

Nice to have

• ML/AI modeling and training experience.
• Embedded system experience with multimedia frameworks.
• Knowledge of SIMD optimizations on real-time systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401(k).
• Paid time off and wellness program.
• Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Role may be eligible for a bonus package.