Principal Software Engineer, Graphics

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Graphics Engineer • $246,100 PA - $369,100 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Principal Software Engineer, Graphics at PlayStation, you will lead the graphics platform direction for a next-generation mobile application. Responsibilities include designing, building, and integrating graphics frameworks to streamline development across mobile teams; developing code bridging Android and GPU drivers for optimization; collaborating with game studios, designers, and product managers; representing the team in technical forums; and identifying and solving performance bottlenecks. You will leverage your expertise in Android, game engines, graphics, GPUs, and constraints to drive innovation. The role requires extensive experience in AAA and mobile game development, a deep understanding of graphics and lighting techniques, proficiency in C++, shader languages, and multi-threaded programming, and the ability to lead projects from conception to launch.
Must have:
  • Lead graphics framework development
  • Optimize GPU and CPU rendering
  • Collaborate with game studios
  • Expert in C++ and shader languages
  • 10+ years AAA/mobile game experience
  • Deep understanding of graphics techniques
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401k
  • 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 Corporation.

Principal Software Engineer, Graphics

San Mateo, CA

 

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a lead member of the team, partnering with Product Management, Architects, Engineering, and Game Studios. You have extensive hands-on technical expertise coupled with ingenuity, broad industry knowledge and excellent communication skills. And you will use your understanding of Android, game engines, graphics, GPUs, and constraints to help pave the way for future innovation on our platforms.

You will drive the graphics platform direction for our next-generation mobile application, applying industry standard best practices and implementation to fluid performant experiences with maximum extensivity.  Participate in product road-map discussions, identify key areas for improvement in the product, and incorporate these goals into ongoing and future development initiatives.

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead, design, build, and integrate graphics frameworks to streamline development across mobile teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.

  • Design and develop code and frameworks that bridge between Android and the underlying GPU drivers and hardware to accelerate and optimize rendering, enhance memory consumption, CPU and GPU efficiency, crash rates, and overall system health.

  • Collaborate closely with global game studios, teams of UI designers, and product managers to translate requirements into actionable work packages, creating graphics frameworks and optimizations.

  • Represent the team in technical forums by presenting designs, sharing knowledge, and contributing insights to other Sony development groups.

  • Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

  • 10+ years of experience in developing AAA and mobile games or graphics platforms.

  • Have a profound understanding of state-of-the-art graphics and lighting techniques.

  • Have a solid understanding of 3D mathematics, rendering algorithms, and shader development.

  • Have up-to-date knowledge of APIs such as DirectX 11/12 and, OpenGL 4.x and Vulkan.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead real-time rendering, GPU and CPU profiling, and optimizing GPU shaders.

  • Expert in C++ and other applicable programming and shader language

  • Expert in multi-threaded programming in Unreal and other game engines

  • Have taken a project from scoping requirements to the actual launch of a product at global scale

  • Ability to build strong partnerships with architects and engineers to influence technology decisions

  • Accel at documenting designs, implementation, and tests for international teams

  • Experience with open-source contributions, especially library development

 

#LI-TP1

 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

 

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. 

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.

$246,100 - $369,100 USD

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. 

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

Similar Jobs

NVIDIA - Deep Learning Performance Architect

NVIDIA

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Hedra - Research Scientist

Hedra

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Google - Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Google Cloud

Google

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
The Walt Disney Company - Manager, SEO

The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
ByteDance - Research Scientist in Foundation Model (Music) - 2025 Start (PhD)

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Activision - Lead Graphics Engineer

Activision

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Activision - Expert Software Engineer, Graphics

Activision

Santa Monica, California, United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
Sports Interactive - Senior Software Engineer (Graphics)

Sports Interactive

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Vigaet - Internship - Computer Graphics Programmer

Vigaet

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Year ago
NVIDIA - Senior GPU Architect

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Meta - Software Engineer, Systems ML - SW/HW Co-design

Meta

Fremont, California, United States (Remote)
6 Months ago
NVIDIA - Deep Learning Performance Architect

NVIDIA

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Google - Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML, Search

Google

Mountain View, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Google - Site Reliability Engineer, F1 SRE

Google

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
NVIDIA - Senior GPU Architect

NVIDIA

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Google - Software Engineer, Android Video Editing, Google Photos

Google

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Google - Software Engineer III, Full Stack, Google Ads

Google

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Google - Software Engineer III, ChromeOS Engineering Infrastructure and Operations

Google

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Meta - Research Scientist Intern, Machine Perception for Input and Interaction (PhD)

Meta

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Meta - Software Engineer, Systems ML - SW/HW Co-design

Meta

Seattle, Washington, United States (Remote)
6 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Aliso Viejo, California, United States

Aristocrat Gaming - Senior Software Engineer

Aristocrat Gaming

Franklin, Tennessee, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
SciPlay - Compliance Manager

SciPlay

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Microsoft - Principal Data Science Manager

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Interactive Brokers - Head of Compliance Testing

Interactive Brokers

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Salesforce - Sales Development Representative, Nonprofit (New Grad)

Salesforce

Illinois, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Aristocrat Gaming - Senior Financial Analyst - D&D

Aristocrat Gaming

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Google - Software Engineer III, Front End, Labs

Google

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
GameChanger  - Data Platform Engineer

GameChanger

United States (Remote)
2 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Sr Software Engineer - Ad Platform

The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
NVIDIA - Shipping Specialist

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Graphics Engineer Jobs

Haptic - Senior Graphics Engineer

Haptic

Paris, Île-de-France, France (Remote)
4 Months ago
Google - Software Engineer II, Pixel Graphics

Google

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Activision - Senior Expert Graphics Engineer (VFX)

Activision

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
NVIDIA - Principal Graphics Hardware Architect

NVIDIA

Westford, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
ByteDance - 3D Graphics Software Engineer - XR Runtime

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Blind Squirrel Games - Senior Graphics Engineer

Blind Squirrel Games

Irvine, California, United States (Hybrid)
7 Months ago
Light Speed Studios - Lead Graphics Engineer

Light Speed Studios

California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
NVIDIA - Senior GPU Architect

NVIDIA

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Rockstar Games - Graphics Programmer

Rockstar Games

Oakville, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Light Speed Studios - Lead Graphics Engineer

Light Speed Studios

Irvine, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/


Sony Interactive Entertainment 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.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

Carlsbad, California, United States (On-Site)

Los Angeles, California, United States (Remote)

Aliso Viejo, California, United States (On-Site)

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (On-Site)

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Aliso Viejo, California, United States (On-Site)

Madison, Wisconsin, United States (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by PlayStation Global

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug