# Principal Wireless Protocol Architect/Engineer

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/70a89f79-e41f-4016-aac6-b5aaaae14505

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

- Seniority: Principal
- Location: San Mateo, CA
- Salary: 209900 – 314900 USD per year

## Summary

Lead the wireless protocol architecture and firmware development for PlayStation's next-generation accessories, mentoring senior engineers while owning the technical strategy across hardware, software, and RF domains. This role suits experienced embedded systems leaders ready to shape product direction and grow a team.

_Our summary, not Bend Studio's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Linux, Microsoft Windows

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience
- 15+ years embedded firmware development
- Experience leading firmware development for shipped products
- Strong RF/wireless or low-latency embedded systems experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

## Nice to have

- Wireless audio or ultra-low latency systems experience
- Experience with external development partners or ODMs
- Kernel or driver development experience (Linux, Windows, or similar)
- Experience scaling engineering processes and mentoring teams
- Passion for gaming, digital entertainment, and consumer electronics

Apply on Bend Studio's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/5530503004