システムソフトウェア開発(エンタテインメントゲーム機器用OSのカーネル開発)

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Public Relations

Job Summary

Job Description

Develop the kernel of the OS for PlayStation gaming consoles. Experience with FreeBSD or Linux kernel development is required, along with strong English communication skills. Responsibilities include thread scheduler, virtual memory, debugging tools, and device drivers. Rust development experience and knowledge of CPU architecture are desirable.
Must have:
  • FreeBSD Kernel
  • Linux Kernel
  • English Communication
  • Technical Documents
Good to have:
  • Rust Language
  • CPU Architecture
  • Program Emulation
  • Compiler AOT JIT
Perks:
  • Global Team
  • Innovation Technology

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

 

■業務内容
当社エンタテインメントゲーム機器に搭載されるOSのカーネル部分の開発を担当して頂きます。
担当分野は、以下の中から適性をみた上で1つ以上を担当して頂く予定です。
これ以外にもさまざまなカーネルの開発作業を担当して頂くことがあります。
- カーネル内のスレッドスケジューラ
- 仮想メモリシステム
- デバッガ・性能解析ツールのためのカーネル内設備
- デバイスドライバの開発保守 (USB, ネットワークデバイス, bluetoothのドライバについては別チームが存在しており、本募集における担当外になります)
- セキュリティの強化(カーネルエクスプロイトへの対策)
- ファイルシステム (特に FreeBSDのVFS)

また、これに加え下記の2つの取り組みを行っており、ご経験に応じてお任せする可能性がございます

 

【その1】
Rust 言語の対応を既存の SDK に統合できるかの技術的調査も担当して頂きます。
SDK のライブラリは C/C++ で開発されています。
これらライブラリを Rust から利用できるるかの試作を行います。
試作の次に Rust 言語の観点から優れた SDK となるように改良を行う予定です。

 

【その2】
PlayStation 向けに開発されたプログラム新しいアーキテクチャ上で動作させるための
先行研究開発を担当して頂く予定です。具体的には JIT/AOTの技術を用いてx86-64向けに作成された
プログラムを新しいアーキテクチャを搭載するハードウェア動作させるにあたり、課題の洗出しと対策の検討を行います。

 

■応募条件
必須(MUST)
- FreeBSD もしくは Linux のカーネルの開発経験 2年以上
 > FreeBSD での経験があればなおよし
- 海外エンジニアと英語でのコミュニケーションができること
 > 技術文書の読み書きができること
 > テレコン等で口頭での議論ができること

歓迎(WANT)
その1、その2 のいずれか一方の経験があること

【その1】 Rust 言語の開発経験
- Rust 言語でのよいプログラミング技法についての知見
- Rust のモジュール crait 作成についての知見
  > FFI を用いての C/C++ で記述されたライブラリの呼出しコードを開発経験あればなおよし

【その2】 異なるCPUアーキテクチャ間でのプログラムエミュレーションの開発経験
- 現行の主要な CPU アーキテクチャでの低レベルなプログラムの開発経験
- X86-64 向けにビルドされているプログラムを異なるCPUアーキテクチャ上で動作させるシステムの開発経験があればなおよし
- コンパイラ AOT JIT 等の知見があるとなおよし

 

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 or maternity, 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.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

 

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Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation, pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.


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