Lead Engineer, Mobile Performance

3 Months ago • 8 Years + • Mobile Development • $209,900 PA - $314,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

PlayStation Studios Mobile seeks a Lead Engineer, Mobile Performance to spearhead performance optimization for mobile games and internal SDKs. Responsibilities include optimizing SDK runtime performance, advising game optimization teams (Unity/Unreal Engine), establishing performance pipelines and metrics, developing performance telemetry SDK modules, and tracking industry innovations. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of mobile game development experience, expertise in mobile performance optimization and memory management, proficiency with profiling tools, and a strong understanding of CPU/GPU/memory optimization. Strong C++ or C# skills and familiarity with mobile graphics APIs are crucial.
Must have:
  • 8+ years mobile game development
  • Expertise in mobile performance optimization
  • Proficiency with profiling tools
  • Strong C++ or C# skills
  • Understanding of CPU/GPU/memory optimization
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unity and Unreal Engine
  • Familiarity with HLSL and mobile graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, OpenGL ES)
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package

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 Group Corporation.

Lead Engineer, Mobile Performance

PlayStation Studios Mobile is looking for an experienced software engineer to lead performance optimization efforts for mobile games and proprietary SDKs; and establish practices needed to sustain superior technical performance across our mobile game portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize the runtime performance of internal SDKs built for mobile games
  • Advise teams responsible for performance optimization of mobile games using Unity and Unreal Engine
  • Establish pipelines and processes to ensure high technical performance on a broad range of devices
  • Create appropriate metrics and targets for evaluating runtime performance at scale
  • Develop SDK modules for performance telemetry and performance tiering
  • Actively track technical changes and innovations affecting the runtime performance of mobile games

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 8+ years of professional experience developing mobile games or related products
  • Expertise in runtime performance optimization and memory management for mobile games
  • Experience with profiling tools provided by OS, game engine, and chipset developers
  • Experience correcting for latency and packet loss on mobile networks
  • Strong understanding of CPU, GPU, memory, and I/O optimization techniques and tradeoffs
  • Strong C++ or C# experience
  • Familiarity with HLSL and mobile graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, OpenGL ES)
  • B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent

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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. 

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. Click here to learn more.

 

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$209,900 - $314,900 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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