Senior Manager, Software Engineering (SDET)

3 Months ago • All levels • Automation • $239,400 PA - $359,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Manager in SDK testing, you will oversee a team of SDET engineers, ensuring the quality of the PlayStation SDK used by game developers. Responsibilities include managing the team, driving recruitment, leading meetings, and collaborating with development teams to develop test strategies, plans, and reports. You'll be responsible for leading the development of test applications and frameworks, including C++ and Python, and establishing coding standards. The role also involves designing and building infrastructure for build and test automation and coordinating with global test teams. The job involves ensuring the quality of PlayStation SDK used by game developers.
Must have:
  • Proficient C/C++ and Python programming experience (2 years min.)
  • Proven leadership in software development and/or testing teams
  • Experience with git and git branching strategies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing teams using CI for software development and release
Good to have:
  • Excellent development and debugging tools experience on Windows.
  • Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development or other game development.
  • Familiarity with different audio/video concepts. Familiarity with modern graphics or machine learning development.
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
  • Bonus package eligibility

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.

As a manager in SDK testing, you will help us ensure the quality of the PlayStation SDK used by game developers to create the compelling experiences that our customers crave. This position involves both the testing older legacy hardware as well as new and unannounced hardware in the PlayStation family of products.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of SDET engineers for day to day PlayStation SDK testing activities.
  • Drive staffing and recruitment effort by hiring engineers to grow our agile development engineering culture.
  • Organize and lead meetings, knowledge-sharing, and guidance to grow your engineers.
  • Work with development teams and partners to develop test strategy and craft test plans, test procedures and test reports.
  • Keep up to date with the developments in the latest engineering and technology, including attendance at conferences, seminars, and meet-ups.
  • Lead the development of test applications to verify all levels of the C++ SDK that PlayStation provides to game developers.
  • Lead the development of python/C++ test frameworks and Jenkins based CI systems
  • Lead code reviews and establish coding standards and generally create a culture of quality
  • Design and build infrastructure for build and test automation
  • Coordinate with the global test teams, helping create process and framework standards across the organization

Qualifications

  • Proficient C/C++ and Python programming experience (2 years min.)
  • Shown success in leading software development and/or development testing teams.
  • Experience with git and git branching strategies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing teams using CI for software development and release

Nice-to-Have

  • Excellent development and debugging tools experience on Windows.
  • Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development or other game development.
  • Familiarity with different audio/video concepts. Familiarity with modern graphics or machine learning development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role
is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

 

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$239,400 - $359,000 USD

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, maternity or parental status, 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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