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# Staff Software Engineer (Linux Kernel)

- **Company:** PlayStation
- **Location:** Aliso Viejo, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $242,349.0 - $297,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, PCI Express, Software Architecture, Rust (Programming Language), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Git, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Network Server, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6239791004

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience leading platform-enabling efforts for processors using Linux Kernel; upstreaming code contributions to Linux kernel systems; programming Client Integrated GPUs, Discrete GPUs, and Datacenter GPUs using C/C++, Rust, Python, and source code management tools including Git; developing low-level Linux kernel systems; analyzing technical problems, debugging, and troubleshooting computer systems; developing device drivers and software for servers and embedded systems; developing and utilizing hardware and software architectures for AI and machine learning systems; performing advanced debugging techniques including tracing using performance tools including EBPF; connecting high speed components by employing PCI Express standards and advanced PCIE protocol analyzer and oscilloscopes tools; and in the execution of duties, utilizing C, C++ and Linux Kernel.
 * Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.

## Description

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Staff Software Engineer (Linux Kernel) in Aliso Viejo, CA to develop new Linux kernel drivers and features for servers and embedded hardware.