# Sr Software Engineer

Hiring organization: [Bend Studio](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bend-studio)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0f9f8eb3-e228-43ad-aa14-070c01abcea6

Listed on Bend Studio's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Mateo, CA
- Salary: 193300 – 289900 USD per year

## Summary

This role focuses on architecting and optimizing video codec technology for PlayStation's SDKs and cloud gaming services, working across GPU programming and algorithm innovation. It suits experienced engineers comfortable with low-level performance optimization, multimedia systems, and cross-team collaboration on complex technical challenges.

_Our summary, not Bend Studio's wording._

## Skills named

C++, CUDA, Embedded Systems, Git, Jira, Machine Learning, Subversion SVN, Vulkan API

## Required

- GPU programming experience with HLSL, Vulkan, or CUDA
- Profiling, debugging, and optimization skills across CPU and GPU
- Multi-threaded programming and debugging in C and C++
- Proficiency with development tools including IDEs, Git/SVN, and JIRA
- Ability to deliver features from design through validation with clean code
- Master's degree or equivalent

## Nice to have

- Expertise with video compression standards (AV1, VVC, VP9, H.265, H.264)
- AI/ML modeling and training experience
- Embedded system experience with multimedia frameworks
- SIMD optimization knowledge on real-time systems
- Open-source contributions in multimedia, systems programming, or performance engineering

Apply on Bend Studio's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/5996147004