Senior Software Engineer (Video Codecs)

TL;DR

Sr Software Engineer (Gamedev): Driving video codecs architecture design and development for PlayStation SDKs and cloud gaming platform with an accent on quality, performance, and maintainability. Focus on system-level performance investigations and optimization strategies across CPU and GPU.

Location: Must be located in San Diego

Salary: $193,300—$289,900 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (PlayStation) is a leader in video encoding/decoding technology, developing system libraries for current and next-generation PlayStation products.

What you will do

• Drive video codecs architecture design and development for PlayStation SDKs and cloud gaming platform.
• Own multiple encoder/decoder features with strong accountability for 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 across the codec pipeline.
• Evaluate emerging codec and media technologies and recommend integration strategies for future platforms.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with GPU programming (HLSL, Vulkan, CUDA) with proven skills in profiling, debugging, and optimizations across CPU and GPU.
• Familiarity with video compression standards (e.g. H.264/H.265, VP9).
• Knowledge of multi-threaded programming and debugging using C and C++.
• Proficient 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.
• Contributions to open-source projects in multimedia, systems programming, or performance engineering.

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.
• Eligible for a bonus package.