# Audio Firmware Engineer

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b502809f-b93f-4643-a433-d66af5148a12

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

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Mateo, CA
- Salary: 234200 – 351200 USD per year

## Summary

Sony is hiring a firmware engineer to develop wireless connectivity features for PlayStation gaming peripherals, particularly Bluetooth and audio protocols. This role suits experienced systems engineers comfortable with low-level debugging, wireless standards, and the intersection of hardware and software on gaming devices.

_Our summary, not Bend Studio's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Gap Analysis, Python, RTOS

## Required

- Deep proficiency in C/C++ and systems debugging tools
- Expert-level knowledge of Bluetooth Classic and BLE protocols
- Hands-on experience with BlueZ and driver development on ARM64 or x86
- Experience shipping wireless features on Mac, Windows, Linux or console platforms
- Proven track record optimizing real-world performance under RF constraints

## Nice to have

- DSP feature integration experience (AEC, noise suppression, beamforming)
- Host-side audio experience (WASAPI/APOs on Windows, CoreAudio on macOS)
- Secure boot and OTA firmware knowledge
- Battery life profiling and power optimization
- Yocto or buildroot experience
- ODM/CM engagement experience in Asia
- Passion for gaming and consumer electronics

Apply on Bend Studio's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6145073004