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Bend Studio

Audio Firmware Engineer

Bend Studio

San Mateo, CA · Senior

$234,200 – $351,200

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What this role is

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.

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What they ask for

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

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