Software Engineer II (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II (Gamedev): Design and develop video codec components for hirify.global SDKs and cloud gaming platforms with an accent on system-level performance and GPU optimization. Focus on implementing end-to-end features, resolving complex multithreading issues, and optimizing the codecs pipeline.

Location: Hybrid in San Mateo, CA, United States

Salary: $163,700 - $245,500 USD

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment is the company behind the hirify.global brand, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to millions of users globally.

What you will do

• Design and develop video codec components for hirify.global SDKs and cloud gaming platforms.
• Own end-to-end delivery of features, including design, implementation, and validation.
• Perform system-level performance analysis and drive optimizations across the codecs pipeline.
• Collaborate with platform, hardware, and system software teams to debug and resolve complex issues.

Requirements

• Strong systems programming experience in C/C++.
• Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and low-level programming concepts.
• Experience with GPU and graphics programming, including HLSL, Vulkan, or CUDA.
• Proven ability in debugging and profiling complex systems.
• Must be based in or authorized to work in San Mateo, CA, USA

Nice to have

• Familiarity with video compression standards (AV1, VVC, VP9, H.265, H.264) and multimedia frameworks.
• Exposure to hardware-accelerated or heterogeneous systems (CPU/GPU/ASIC).
• Good understanding of kernel and operating system fundamentals.

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan and paid time off.
• Wellness programs and exclusive employee discounts for Sony products.
• Flexible hybrid working policy.