Senior Software Engineer, Storage

USA-CA-Aliso Viejofull time

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$177k–$266k

H1B: yes

Sony Interactive Entertainment Senior Software Engineer develops and maintains storage features and I/O paths for Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS. The role diagnoses performance issues and collaborates with systems engineers to deliver high-performance storage solutions.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain storage features and I/O paths for Linux and, as projects require, FreeBSD and PlayStation OS.
Develop or improve file system functionality, including how it interacts with the block layer.
Diagnose correctness, reliability, and performance issues across kernel and user-space components.
Measure and optimize storage performance for demanding workloads.
Write maintainable code, tests, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with engineers across storage and other systems teams.

Qualification

Willingness to work across LinuxAt SIE

Required

Hands-on experience developing storage software on Linux.
Some experience developing or modifying Linux file system code.
Working knowledge of the Linux I/O stack, including file systems and the block layer.
Proficiency in C for systems programming.
Experience debugging and profiling low-level software using tools such as perf, ftrace, or eBPF.
Ability to investigate complex problems and work effectively with other engineers.
Willingness to work across Linux, FreeBSD, and PlayStation OS as project needs evolve.

Preferred

Experience with **UBLK** and kernel/user-space block device interactions.
Experience developing storage or file system software on FreeBSD or PlayStation OS.
Experience with **io_uring** or other asynchronous I/O interfaces.
Familiarity with DMA and storage performance optimization.
Experience with Rust for systems programming.
Contributions to the Linux kernel or other open-source storage projects.
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

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Wellness

Company

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