Senior Software Engineer (ML/Graphics)

Location: San Mateo, California, US
Recruiter: Sony Playstation
Date posted: Friday, December 19, 2025

Job Description:
Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today, were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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 DoYou 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 ForWe value curiosity and technical excellence. Youre 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 UsAt PlayStation, youll advance GPU and ML technology at scale, from consoles to cloud to streaming. Youll 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 wed like you to be part of it.

Our CommitmentWe 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 well 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 roles 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 SIEs 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.

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