Senior Tools engineer (Testing Framework)

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.

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Team Overview:

The PlayStation Studios Tools and Technology Group is one of various central tech teams working within PlayStation Studios, supporting both game development teams and other central tech and service teams such as QA. We work on debug analysis tools such as crash reporting, test automation and video streaming technology. Some of our tech is widely used by every PlayStation developer worldwide and as well as working closely with game teams inside the PlayStation Studios family we have strong connections with groups in the PlayStation Platform business.

Role overview:

We seek a Senior Software Engineer to work as part of a global team creating and maintaining debug and test tools. These tools help with the running and coordination of tests on PlayStation platforms as well as on other platforms targeted by PlayStation Studios. They include systems for input simulation, input recording and playback, remote access and remote control as well as management, coordination and monitoring of multiple test targets. 

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and maintain tools using C# and Java
• Perform testing and bug fixing
• Create and maintain internal tests
• Create and maintain internal and external documentation
• Gather and document requirements from external teams
• Perform code reviews
• Assist with hiring and training/mentoring of new staff

What we're looking for:

Required Skills and capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience 
• 5+ years’ professional experience with C#, Java and/or C++
• Experience working with version control system platforms such as GitHub 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to build, collaborate and develop strong and positive team relationships
• Attention to detail, organisation skills, and strong work ethic

Beneficial Experience

• Creating tools for Windows in C# using .NET framework 4.7 or later
• Experience with games console development
• Writing and debugging TCP/UDP networking code
• Video streaming protocols and compression formats
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment/Delivery (CI/CD) concepts and practices
• Working in an agile project environment
• Understanding of or direct exposure to game development practices 
• Broad interest in the games industry

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.