Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

Company: PlayStation Global
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer
We are building a small team of talented and enthusiastic leaders to create new peripheral and accessory products for the PlayStation community. We need an experienced and innovative electrical engineer to imagine and architect our next generation systems.
Come and play with us!
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will drive overall firmware design and execution for high profile product development efforts. This senior leader will build the capabilities of the team and build relationships with internal and external partners and business/product owners.

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• Lead firmware architecture for embedded devices
  
• Develop and define new communication protocols as needed to enable peripheral functionality
  
• Collaborate with internal SW teams and UX designers to establish requirements
  
• Manage the development and validation of firmware with support from engineering partners
  
• Support and continue to enhance products after launch
  
  Skills:
  
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  • A technically strong and independent engineer with a software/firmware background
    
  • Skilled at managing the firmware development efforts of other engineers
    
  • System-focused software design
    
  • Engaged at both the product design level (what should it do?) and the detailed engineering level (how should it be built)
    
  • Experienced with wireless products and new product development from initial concept through mass production
    
  • Effective bridging from a small core team working with and within large organizations
    
  • Comfortable spanning from high level program strategy and management to detailed engineering implementation
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
      
    • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent work experience
      
    • 5+ years of experience leading embedded firmware development
      
    • Experience in the video game industry is not required, but interest and passion for gaming experience, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is vital
      
      Working Conditions:
      
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      • Small team environment; feels like a start-up within a large organization!
        
      • Travel (domestic and international) required. Estimated 15%
        
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