Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer
Core
Lead firmware development and architecture for high-profile consumer electronics products (headsets, audio devices) for the PlayStation community.
Role type
Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer
Builds
New hardware products and features for the PlayStation ecosystem (e.g., PULSE headsets, PlayStation Link)
Domain
Consumer electronics / Gaming hardware / RF/Wireless
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C/C++, RF/wireless systems, low-latency embedded systems, ARM microcontrollers, hardware bring-up and debugging, HIL and automated testing, system-level architecture, cross-platform reuse
Preferred skills
Wireless audio, ultra-low latency systems, external partner/ODM management, kernel or driver development, engineering process scaling
Technologies
Bluetooth, ARM, C, C++, RF protocols
Responsibilities
Own firmware architecture and design from concept through production; Drive end-to-end firmware execution including development, integration, validation, and release; Lead and mentor firmware engineers while remaining hands-on; Develop and define communication protocols for peripheral functionality; Design and scale low-latency RF/wireless communication protocols; Architect structured, modular, and reusable firmware frameworks; Collaborate with hardware, software, and UX teams to define product requirements; Establish modern firmware development practices (CI/CD, testing); 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 product bring-up; Prototype new features on new hardware platforms
Seniority
Staff, technical leadership with hands-on execution
