Senior Software Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C++): Building and optimizing high-performance C/C++ services that power real-time PlayStation experiences across console, web, and cloud with an accent on system design, performance optimization, and scalability. Focus on profiling and troubleshooting complex, distributed systems in Linux environments and collaborating on global solutions.

Location: Hybrid in Aliso Viejo, CA. Onsite 2–3 days/week.

Salary: $177,300–$265,900 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance C/C++ services that power PlayStation experiences.
• Develop features used across consoles, servers, and web services; own your code from design through deployment in Linux environments.
• Profile, troubleshoot, and optimize complex, distributed systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code using solid object-oriented design principles.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions with a global team.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience writing modern C/C++ for production systems.
• Proficiency in Linux for development, testing, and deployment.
• Experience with build and version control tools (e.g., CMake, Git).
• Demonstrated debugging skills in large codebases and performance-critical paths.

Nice to have

• Experience with PlayStation projects or other console/embedded systems.
• Hands-on work with real-time media, graphics, or video pipelines.
• Familiarity with shader programming and/or video transcoding.
• Experience with AMD transcoding hardware or GPU-accelerated compute.
• Knowledge of design patterns and distributed systems best practices.
• AI/ML usage for auto testing and stress testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on globally impactful systems that push the boundaries of real-time media and gaming tech.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and access the latest tools and hardware in the PlayStation ecosystem.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and influence systems at scale.
• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k).
• Paid time off, wellness program, and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.