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Lead Engineer, Mobile Performance
PlayStation Studios Mobile is looking for an experienced software engineer to lead performance optimization efforts for mobile games and proprietary SDKs; and establish practices needed to sustain superior technical performance across our mobile game portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Optimize the runtime performance of internal SDKs built for mobile games
- Advise teams responsible for performance optimization of mobile games using Unity and Unreal Engine
- Establish pipelines and processes to ensure high technical performance on a broad range of devices
- Create appropriate metrics and targets for evaluating runtime performance at scale
- Develop SDK modules for performance telemetry and performance tiering
- Actively track technical changes and innovations affecting the runtime performance of mobile games
Desired Skills and Experience
- 8+ years of professional experience developing mobile games or related products
- Expertise in runtime performance optimization and memory management for mobile games
- Experience with profiling tools provided by OS, game engine, and chipset developers
- Experience correcting for latency and packet loss on mobile networks
- Strong understanding of CPU, GPU, memory, and I/O optimization techniques and tradeoffs
- Strong C++ or C# experience
- Familiarity with HLSL and mobile graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, OpenGL ES)
- B.S. in Computer Science, or equivalent
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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
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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