Senior Software Engineer (ML/Graphics)

Posted 9 Days Ago
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San Mateo, CA
In-Office
193K-290K Annually
Senior level
Gaming
The Role
Develop GPU and ML systems to enhance real-time gaming experiences and optimize model deployment on PlayStation hardware. Responsibilities include designing inference pipelines and advanced optimization processes.
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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.

Join us in shaping the future of play.

At PlayStation, we build GPU and machine learning systems that power real-time experiences across console, cloud, and game streaming. Games run on servers and stream frames to clients in real time, where advanced ML techniques improve visual quality, latency, and efficiency. Through developing tools like CnnForge, we transform ONNX models into optimized GPU shaders, enabling inference directly on PlayStation hardware and unlocking new possibilities in neural rendering, super-resolution, denoising, and perceptual video compression.

What You'll Do

You will work across GPU, ML, and systems engineering to create frameworks that make games more lifelike and responsive. Your contributions will include:

  • Designing and optimizing GPU inference pipelines for ML models in real-time media and game streaming

  • Deploying models efficiently on PlayStation hardware, converting ONNX definitions into high-performance shader code

  • Building tools and workflows that speed up experimentation and deployment of ML-powered GPU systems

  • Applying advanced optimizations such as kernel fusion, memory access coalescing, and operator specialization to meet strict latency targets

  • Helping shape the long-term direction of AI-driven GPU systems at PlayStation

What We're Looking For

We value curiosity and technical excellence. You’re a strong fit if you bring most of the following:

  • Background in GPU computing, computer graphics, machine learning, or computer vision

  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Rust, with focus on performance-critical code

  • Experience with GPU programming, profiling, and optimizations (CUDA, Vulkan, DirectX, or Metal)

  • Familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ONNX

  • Track record of delivering complex systems into production

Why Join Us

At PlayStation, you’ll advance GPU and ML technology at scale, from consoles to cloud to streaming. You’ll work on projects that directly impact millions of players, while accessing the latest hardware, development tools, and infrastructure. We also offer comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, wellness programs, and access to PlayStation games and services.

We build technology that makes play more immersive for everyone, and we’d like you to be part of it.

Our Commitment

We strive to create an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can do their best work. If you need support or accommodation during the hiring process, let us know, and we’ll work with you.

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.
$193,300$289,900 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.

Top Skills

C++
Cuda
Directx
Metal
Onnx
PyTorch
Rust
TensorFlow
Vulkan
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The Company
Aliso Viejo, CA
8,768 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share with Sony Corporation, internationally known as a leader in music, movies and consumer electronics.
We can only achieve this goal by welcoming talented people and empowering them to do their best work. From game developers to data scientists, software engineers to cybersecurity experts, marketing to accounting and finance professionals, we’re always looking for talented people who share a passion for creating and our commitment to delivering amazement.

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