[Remote] Staff Software Engineer - DPDK

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sony Interactive Entertainment is the company behind the PlayStation brand, known for its innovation and excellence in technology. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in DPDK software/firmware development to design and build innovative hardware and software for cloud gaming solutions.ResponsibilitiesImplement and optimize peer-to-peer PCIe communication between DPUs and other bus devices, minimizing latency and host CPU involvementManage network device queues across PCIe peers and handle doorbell interrupts to process themArchitect innovative solutions and drive alignment across teams and stakeholdersCollaborate across hardware, drivers, system software and network cross functional teamsUse hardware and software debugging tools to diagnose PCIe and DPU issuesDocument key technical areas and share knowledge through technical presentationsSkillsBS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or 10+ years of relevant work experience8+ years of combined experience in C/C++Expert level proficiency with DPDK and Software Defined NetworkingStrong understanding of PCIe peer-to-peer communication, including memory-mapped I/O, queue management, and device-to-device signalingAbility to debug, profile, and optimize firmware performanceWorking knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, UDP and L2 layer protocolsProven track-record of solving ambiguous problems with minimal directionStrong debugging / analysis / troubleshooting skillsExperience with developing software/firmware on DPUs, or similar technologiesExperience with Open vSwitch/SonicEVPN-VXLAN knowledgeNetwork driver development experience on Linux or embedded OS or similarExperience with storage offload engines and computer networking domainsA track record of technical leadership guiding teams without hard authorityBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionMatching 401(k)Paid time offWellness programCoveted employee discounts for Sony productsBonus packageCompany OverviewSony is a multinational conglomerate producing electronics, entertainment content, and gaming products, including PlayStation. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.sie.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSony Interactive Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 48 in 2026, 284 in 2025, 256 in 2024, 203 in 2023, 279 in 2022, 210 in 2021, 213 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.