Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

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Role Overview

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal is hiring a Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer. This is a full-time role in United States, San Mateo. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

We are building a small team of versatile and enthusiastic leaders to create new products for the PlayStation community. Our team recently delivered the new PlayStation Link, PULSE Explore and PULSE Elite products, recently announced the FlexStrike and PULSE Elevate products, and are hard at work on what comes next. We need an experienced and innovative firmware engineer to help build and support our new products and features.

Come and play with us!

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead firmware development for high profile product development efforts. You will be responsible for technical leadership, system architecture, and execution across the firmware domain, working closely with internal teams and external partners.

Own firmware architecture and design for embedded devices from concept through production
Drive end-to-end firmware execution including development, integration, validation, and release
Lead and mentor firmware engineers (internal and external partners) while remaining hands-on
Develop and define communication protocols to enable peripheral functionality
Design, implement, and scale low-latency RF/wireless communication protocols for embedded systems
Architect structured, modular, and reusable firmware frameworks that scale across multiple platforms and product lines
Ensure firmware designs support cross-platform reuse and long-term scalability
Collaborate with hardware, software, and UX teams to define and deliver product requirements
Establish and drive modern firmware development practices (code reviews, CI/CD, testing frameworks)
Develop and manage hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and automated test systems
Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across hardware, firmware, and RF domains
Support manufacturing builds and coordinate firmware activities during product bring-up
Support and enhance products post-launch
Prototype new features on new hardware platforms

Skills:

Strong embedded firmware development experience in C/C++
Strong experience with RF/wireless systems (e.g., Bluetooth, low-latency audio, or similar technologies)
Deep understanding of low-latency embedded systems and communication protocol design
Proven ability to design scalable, reusable, and cross-platform firmware architectures
Experience with ARM microcontrollers and low-power system design
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and debugging (including RF/system-level issues)
Experience implementing hardware-in-the-loop and automated testing
Strong system-level thinking across hardware and software boundaries
Ability to operate at both high-level system design and low-level implementation
Proven ability to lead firmware efforts across teams and partners
Experience with consumer electronics product development from concept through mass production
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10 + years of experience in embedded firmware development
Demonstrated experience leading firmware development for shipped products
Strong experience in RF/wireless or low-latency embedded systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion for gaming, digital entertainment, and consumer electronics is a plus

Nice to Have

Experience with wireless audio or ultra-low latency systems
Experience working with external development partners or ODMs
Experience with kernel or driver development (Linux, Windows, or similar)
Experience scaling engineering processes and mentoring teams

Working Conditions:

Small team environment; feels like a start-up within a large organization!
Travel (domestic and international) required. Estimated 15%

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.

$209,900—$314,900 USD

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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.

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

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When was the Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer role at Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.