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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Audio and UX Software Engineer - **Company:** PlayStation - **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $137,300.0 - $205,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unit Testing, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Smoke Testing, Systems Architecture, ReactJS, Information Technology, Low Latency, Wireless Technologies, Video Streaming - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6145057004 ## About the Role We are building a small team to create new products for the PlayStation community. Our team recently delivered the new PlayStation Link, PULSE Explore and PULSE Elite products, recently announced the FlexStrike and PULSE Elevate products, and are hard at work on what comes next. We are looking for someone with a data driven mindset, physics background interested or experience with any of the following: audio, embedded firmware, UI/UX and gaming intersection. If you are keen on being methodical, data driven, software and low level embedded firmware to bring together critical thinking, clear communication, · C/C++ embedded software development · Experience with UI development - React or other frameworks; · Knowledge of frequency domain analysis of audio, video streaming · Knowledge and/or experience with RF/wireless systems (e.g., Bluetooth, low-latency audio, or similar technologies) · Strong system-level thinking across hardware and software boundaries · Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to drive iterative design process, · Bachelors or Masters in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field (or equivalent experience) · 1-2 years of experience in embedded firmware development · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Critical thinking and data driven mindset · Passion for gaming, audio, digital entertainment and consumer electronics is a plus Nice to Have · Experience with wireless audio or ultra-low latency systems · Experience with kernel or driver development (Linux, Windows, or similar), Under U.S. law, you are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and will not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions, nor will it be shared with our accommodations team . Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. ## Description In this role, you will lead firmware development for high profile product development efforts. You will be responsible for technical leadership, system architecture, and execution across the firmware domain, working closely with internal teams and external partners. · Contribute to UI/UX development to support audio devices · Contribute to developing audio device testing to improve the utilization of audio DSP and develop algorithmic improvements · Own build and smoke testing process with mentorship from senior engineers · Author clear specifications for code you contribute to · Contribute to developing unit test framework · Communicate clearly, commit and deliver on deadlines · Support manufacturing builds and coordinate firmware activities during product bring-up, * Disabled Veteran: a veteran of the U.S. military who is entitled to compensation (or who would be entitled to compensation if not for the receipt of military retired pay) under the administration of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and/or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. * Recently Separated Veteran: a veteran who has discharged or released from active duty in the U.S. military within the last three years. * Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran: a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [We Know Developers Are Neurodiverse. 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