PlayStation Studios QA PC Test Specialist

1 Day ago • 1 Years + • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

The PlayStation Studios QA PC Test Specialist is responsible for designing, improving, and implementing PC testing processes and procedures, focusing on functional testing and supporting network, performance, and compatibility operations. This role involves collaborating with various teams (Functional Testing, Compliance Testing, Test and Tools Engineering, Network, Compatibility, and Performance Lab) to maintain consistent and repeatable processes. Key responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise on PC OS interaction, client functionality, and performance testing; training test staff; defining service strategies; researching and documenting product defects; collaborating with cross-functional teams; and promoting new testing strategies. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of PC platforms (hardware and software), excellent communication skills, and experience in QA operations. The role requires close interaction with studio and business leadership and maintaining software libraries supporting test staff.
Must have:
  • Minimum 1 year QA Operations experience
  • Bilingual (Japanese & English)
  • PC game testing, release & post-launch experience
  • Understanding of PC graphics hardware & software
  • Excellent communication & organizational skills
Good to have:
  • Expert level understanding of PC gaming hardware
  • Strong PC building experience
  • Solid understanding of current GPU technology
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Process improvement/service management experience

Job Details

 

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

 

 

業務概要/Role Overview
 
PCテストスペシャリストは、ファンクショナル・テストチームに重点を置き、ネットワーク、パフォーマンス、互換性の運用をサポートしながら、PCテストのプロセスと手順のテスト設計、改善、実装を担当します。機能テスト、コンプライアンステスト、テストおよびツールのエンジニアリング、ネットワーク、互換性、パフォーマンス・ラボの担当者と連携して、一貫性があり反復可能なプロセスが確実に実施、維持、測定されるように保守します。PCプラットフォーム(ハードウェアとソフトウェア)の要件に関する深い知識を持ち、テスト チーム間で積極的に知識を共有して、高品質のPCタイトルの開発をサポートします。

 
The PC Test Specialist will be responsible for Test Design, Improvement, and Implementation of PC Testing processes and procedures, with a focus within Functional Test Team and supporting our Network, Performance and Compatibility operations. You will collaborate with representatives across Functional Testing, Compliance Testing, Test and Tools Engineering, and the Network, Compatibility, and Performance Lab to ensure consistent and repeatable processes are in place, maintained and measured. You will have deep knowledge of PC platform (Hardware and Software) requirements and will proactively share knowledge amongst the test teams to support the development of high-quality PC titles.
 
責務/Responsibilities

  • マルチプラッフォームタイトル開発に適用されるPCオペレーティング・システムのインタラクション、PCクライアントの機能、およびパフォーマンス・テストに関する専門知識を提供し、スタッフを教育する。
  • 主題の専門知識の継続的な学習と開発。PC OSおよびハードウェア・テストのベストプラクティスに関してテストスタッフにトレーニングとガイダンスを提供する。
  • スタジオおよびビジネスのリーダーシップと直接やり取りして、戦略、リスク、製品の影響を伝える。
  • テストのプロセス、ツール、手順を通知するために、スタジオの要件と期待を収集する。
  • PCソフトウェアのテストをサポートするためのサービス戦略を定義する。
  • 製品全体にわたって一貫したサービスの理解と品質を確保するための機能テストスタッフのトレーニングと育成。
  • 製品の欠陥とパフォーマンスメトリックを調査して文書化する。
  • 中級から上級のネットワーク原理とPC、ゲーム/機能要素に関する知識を適用する。
  • PlayStation Studiosの品質保証部門内の複数の部門横断的なチームと連携し、テスト作業に協力する。
  • ファンクショナルテストチーム、エンジニアリンググループ、その他のサービスプロバイダーを含むプロジェクト分野全体で新しいテスト戦略を推進する。
  • これらのPCベストプラクティスを現在および将来のリスク軽減ワークフローとパイプラインに統合する。
  • テストスタッフのPC操作をサポートするソフトウェアライブラリ(GPU ドライバーなど)を維持する。
 
  • Provide subject matter expertise and educate staff on PC operating system interaction, PC client functionality, and performance testing applied to multiplatform title development.
  • Continued learning and development of subject matter expertise; provide training and guidance to test staff regarding PC OS and Hardware testing best practices.
  • Directly interacting with Studios and Business Leadership to communicate strategy, risk, and product impacts.
  • Gather studio requirements and expectations to help inform testing processes, tools and procedures.
  • Define service strategies to support the testing of PC software.
  • Training and development of Functional Test staff to ensure consistent service understanding and quality across products.
  • Researching and documenting product defects and performance metrics.
  • Applying knowledge of intermediate to advanced networking principles and PC, and gaming / functionality elements.
  • Collaborating on test efforts and partnering with several cross functional teams within PlayStation Studios Quality Assurance.
  • Promote new test strategies across project disciplines, including Functional Testing teams, Engineering groups, and other service providers.
  • Integrating those PC Best Practices into current and future Risk Mitigation workflows and pipelines
  • Maintain software libraries to support test staff PC operation (GPU drivers etc.)

応募資格

必須
  • QAオペレーションの経験が最低1年。
  • バイリンガル:日本語と英語。ビジネスレベル必須。
  • PCゲームのテスト、リリース、発売後の経験。さまざまなパブリッシャー、プラット・・フォーム、ハードウェア/ソフトウェアプロファイルにわたるタイトルのサポートとリリース。Steam、EPIC、Windows、Linux、iOS、Steam Deck、VRなど。
  • PCグラフィックスのハードウェアとソフトウェアに関する理解。
  • 優れたコミュニケーション能力、組織力、対人関係能力。
  • TCP/IPホームネットワークルーターの構成に関する基本的な理解。
 
あれば尚可
  • QAとゲーム業界に関する優れた知識が望ましい。
  • PCゲーム用ハードウェアと関連テクノロジーに関する専門レベルの理解。
  • 強力なPC構築経験。
  • 現在のGPUテクノロジーのトレンドとアプリケーションに関する確かな理解。
  • 強力な分析力と問題解決能力。
  • プロセス改善/サービス管理の実績のある経験。
 
Must have
  • Minimum 1 years' experience in QA Operations
  • Bilingual: Japanese and English. Business Level Required
  • PC Games testing, release and post-launch experience; supporting and releasing titles across a range of Publishers, Platforms and Hardware/Software Profiles: Steam, EPIC, Windows, Linux, iOS, Steam Deck, VR, etc.
  • Understanding of PC graphics hardware and software
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic understanding of TCP/IP home network router configurations
 
Nice to have
  • Excellent awareness of QA and games industry preferred.
  • Expert level understanding of PC gaming hardware and the associated technologies.
  • Strong PC building experience.
  • Solid understanding of current GPU technology trends and applications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 

その他記載事項

週に3日は出社して頂く予定です。
Minimum 3 days/week in the office
 
 
 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

 

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