Senior Software Engineer, Audio Quality Engineering (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Audio Quality Engineering (C++/Python): Designing and building automated analysis pipelines and tools to ensure the reliability of audio technologies within the PlayStation SDK with an accent on signal analysis and regression detection. Focus on building robust technical foundations for measuring audio quality and developing internal tools for SDK validation.

Location: Based in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is the company behind the PlayStation brand, delivering cutting-edge hardware, software, and network services to players and game creators globally.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain audio quality tools, automated analysis systems, and test infrastructure for PlayStation SDK audio libraries.
• Write high-quality C++ and Python code to analyze audio output, detect regressions, and validate correctness across SDK versions.
• Build systems for repeatable audio quality measurement, including signal analysis, spectral comparison, and perceptual metrics.
• Own audio quality engineering features end-to-end, from design and implementation to CI integration and long-term support.
• Collaborate with Audio SDK engineers to define testability requirements and ensure quality is integrated early in the design process.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to a culture of maintainable and testable software engineering standards.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in software engineering, particularly with tools, SDK components, or quality-focused infrastructure.
• Excellent proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming.
• Practical knowledge of digital audio fundamentals (PCM, sample rates, latency, frequency-domain analysis, spatial audio).
• Experience designing and maintaining automated test systems and quality pipelines.
• Ability to investigate complex technical failures across software, tooling, and environment boundaries.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Audio Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with audio analysis algorithms or metrics such as PESQ, POLQA, PEAQ, or loudness measurement.
• Familiarity with game audio, console audio, real-time audio systems, or audio middleware.
• Experience with spatial audio, 3D audio, binaural rendering, or immersive audio formats.
• Proficiency with test frameworks like GTest, CppUnit, or PyTest.
• Experience with CI systems such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

Culture & Benefits

• Ability to research and develop foundational technologies not constrained by a specific game or engine.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global R&D teams in London, Tokyo, and San Mateo.
• High level of trust and autonomy within a relaxed working environment.
• Access to global hackathons and cross-team innovation projects.