Staff Software Engineer (DPDK)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (DPDK): Developing and optimizing DPU software and firmware for cloud gaming infrastructure with an accent on peer-to-peer PCIe communication and network device queue management. Focus on minimizing latency, reducing host CPU involvement, and architecting high-performance networking solutions to deliver console-quality gaming experiences.

Location: Hybrid (Aliso Viejo, CA, United States)

Salary: $198,200 - $297,400 USD

Company

hirify.global (Sony Interactive Entertainment) is a global leader in gaming hardware and network services, delivering cutting-edge entertainment experiences to millions of players worldwide.

What you will do

• Implement and optimize peer-to-peer PCIe communication between DPUs and other bus devices to minimize latency.
• Manage network device queues across PCIe peers and handle doorbell interrupts.
• Architect innovative hardware/software solutions and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with hardware, drivers, system software, and network cross-functional teams.
• Diagnose PCIe and DPU issues using specialized hardware and software debugging tools.
• Document technical specifications and share knowledge through technical presentations.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in C/C++.
• Expert level proficiency with DPDK and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Strong understanding of PCIe P2P communication, memory-mapped I/O, and device-to-device signaling.
• Ability to debug, profile, and optimize firmware performance.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and L2 layer protocols.

Nice to have

• Experience developing software or firmware on DPUs or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of Open vSwitch, Sonic, or EVPN-VXLAN.
• Network driver development experience on Linux or embedded OS.
• Experience with storage offload engines and computer networking domains.
• Technical leadership experience and familiarity with Rust.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy for flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Exclusive employee discounts for Sony products.