System Software Development (Device Driver Development)

3 Months ago • All levels • Public Relations

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves designing and implementing device drivers for the PlayStation system. You will collaborate with various teams, including kernel software developers, hardware teams, and product planning, to create drivers that meet performance and functionality requirements. The focus is on network drivers (GbE, Wi-Fi) and peripheral drivers (USB), ensuring optimal performance for online gameplay and user experience worldwide. The ideal candidate is passionate about device driver development, problem-solving, and creating robust, high-performance drivers that leverage the full potential of devices.
Must have:
  • Unix OS device driver development experience (Linux/FreeBSD)
  • Product-level device driver development and implementation
  • Embedded software development in C
Good to have:
  • SATA, GbE, USB driver development experience
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth development experience
  • Deep knowledge of PCIe, USB, SPI interfaces

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.

 

■職務内容
PlayStationシステムの足回りを支える、各種デバイスドライバの設計・実装を担当していただきます。
カーネルをはじめとするソフトウェア開発を担うチームから、デバイス・周辺機器などを扱う
ハードウェアチーム、さらには商品企画チームといった幅広い部署の方々と協力・連携して開発業務を行い、
求められる機能・性能を実現するデバイスドライバを作り上げることで、PlayStationシステムに貢献します。

■組織・チーム紹介
PlayStationのシステムソフトウェア開発において、インターネットに接続するための
GbE、Wi-Fiといったネットワークドライバや、周辺機器を接続するためのUSBドライバを中心とした、
デバイスドライバの開発を手掛けているチームです。
遠く離れたPlayStationユーザーがネットでゲームプレイをする時、
その足回りで GbE/Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth など多くのデバイスドライバが的確に動作することで、
臨場感あるゲーム体験を提供しています。世界中のユーザーに魅力的なゲーム体験を届けられるように、
デバイスが持つ機能・性能を活かしたより良いドライバの開発を目指しています。

■求める 実務経験、スキル
【必須要件(MUST)】
- Linux、FreeBSDなどUnix系OS上でのデバイスドライバ開発経験
- 製品レベルのデバイスドライバ開発、実装経験
- C言語での組み込みソフトウェア開発経験

【歓迎要件(WANT)】
- SATA, GbE, USB などのデバイスドライバ開発経験
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth など無線デバイスを使用した開発経験
- PCIe, USB, SPI などインターフェイスに関する深い知識

【求める人物像】
- 自らコードを書いてドライバを作成し、デバイスを動かすことが好きな方
- チームのメンバーと協力して、粘り強く問題解決に取り組める方
- PlayStation の足回りを支える堅牢なデバイスドライバの開発に興味がある方
- デバイスの性能を最大限引き出すことに挑戦したい方

【語学力について】
- ドキュメントやメールでの英語 (Reading/Writing) は日常的に必要です。
- ビジネスレベルの日本語力(日本語能力試験N1またはそれと同等以上) が必要です。

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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