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Staff Software Engineer

PlayStation Global
Ireland, Irelandfull_timePosted 16 Jun 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About the Role</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At PlayStation, we work to develop an inclusive and engaging environment where remarkable talent can excel. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will direct a devoted team enthusiastic about the kernel security of PlayStation devices. This is a unique opportunity to impact the security architecture of our premier gaming systems!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strengthen our security team at our Dublin office and collaborate with a global console security group. You will refine low-level code and find innovative methods to engage with the OSS community. Your expertise will help maintain PlayStation platforms as the leading place to play!</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead a small team in the analysis and improvement of kernel security for PlayStation devices.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation of security measures.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply your skills in software development using C and C++ to contribute to the security framework.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="fon

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