Sony
Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer
United States, San Mateo, CA · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$210k-$315kDetected 2 days ago
C++Code ReviewCI/CDLinuxEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand.
- SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual (IP) in the world.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Own firmware architecture and design for embedded devices from concept through production
- Drive end-to-end firmware execution including development, integration, validation, and release
- Lead and mentor firmware engineers (internal and external partners) while remaining hands-on
- Develop and define communication protocols to enable peripheral functionality
- Design, implement, and scale low-latency RF/wireless communication protocols for embedded systems
- Ensure firmware designs support cross-platform reuse and long-term scalability
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and UX teams to define and deliver product requirements
- Establish and drive modern firmware development practices (code reviews, CI/CD, testing frameworks)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10 + years of experience in embedded firmware development
- Demonstrated experience leading firmware development for shipped products
- Strong experience in RF/wireless or low-latency embedded systems
- Travel (domestic and international) required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience with wireless audio or ultra-low latency systems
- Experience with kernel or driver development (Linux, Windows, or similar)
- Experience scaling engineering processes and mentoring teams
- Passion for gaming, digital entertainment, and consumer electronics is a plus
Skills
- Strong embedded firmware development experience in C/C++
- Strong experience with RF/wireless systems (e.g., Bluetooth, low-latency audio, or similar technologies)
- Experience with ARM microcontrollers and low-power system design
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and debugging (including RF/system-level issues)
- Experience implementing hardware-in-the-loop and automated testing
- Strong system-level thinking across hardware and software boundaries
- Experience with consumer electronics product development from concept through mass production
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Compensation
- 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.
- The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
Benefits
- In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
- This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.
Company info
- As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence.
- We are building a small team of versatile and enthusiastic leaders to create new products for the PlayStation community.
Equal opportunity
- Statement:
- Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
- We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
This listing is sourced directly from Sony's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.