Software Development Engineer in Test II

1 Month ago • All levels • Quality Assurance • $137,800 PA - $206,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Software Development Engineer in Test II at SIE, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of PlayStation peripherals and firmware, focusing on PlayStation Link devices. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining automated tests in C and Python, owning automation suites, supporting automation frameworks, performing firmware integration testing across various platforms (PS5, PS Portal, Windows), monitoring test infrastructure, analyzing test data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses strong Python and C/C++ skills, experience with automation tools (pytest, Appium), Git, CI/CD pipelines, and test case management tools. Experience with embedded firmware testing and hardware/software integration is essential.
Must have:
  • Strong Python & C/C++ skills
  • Automation experience (pytest, Appium)
  • Git, CI/CD, Test management tools
  • Embedded firmware & HW/SW integration
  • Develop & maintain automated tests
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • GitHub Actions experience
  • Windows driver testing
  • PlayStation SDK development
  • Basic electrical concepts understanding
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package (potential)

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.

Would you like to help ensure the quality of PlayStation® peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStation® Link™ devices, where your work will directly impact performance, stability, and the player experience.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has a great opportunity in the Quality Engineering department! We are seeking a self-motivated engineer who focuses on quality, consistency, and thoughtful testing practices to develop and maintain automated tests that support the performance and reliability of our products.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you’ll work hands-on with our peripherals, independently own and drive automated test coverage for specific features, and collaborate with senior engineers and development teams to ensure system quality across multiple platforms.

We value collaboration, thoughtful testing, and continuous learning as a team.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll contribute to both the strategic and practical aspects of test automation across platforms.

  • Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration

  • Own automation suites for assigned features, ensuring test reliability and comprehensive coverage

  • Support and enhance automation frameworks used across hardware and platform-level testing

  • Perform firmware integration testing on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows

  • Monitor test infrastructure, troubleshoot automation failures, and improve performance and stability

  • Analyze test execution data to identify flaky or slow tests and contribute to runtime optimization

  • Evaluate and integrate new tools and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and scalability

  • Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage and integration

 

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving tough problems and collaborating with others to build high-quality systems.

  • Strong Python scripting skills and hands-on experience with automation tools like pytest and Appium

  • Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)

  • Solid experience using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, including configuring jobs and troubleshooting failures

  • Experience using test case management tools like qTest or TestRail

  • Understanding of embedded firmware testing and hardware/software integration

  • Ability to design and troubleshoot automated tests with minimal supervision

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team

 

Nice to Have

If you bring any of these, we’d love to hear about them!

  • Experience with GitHub Actions

  • Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers

  • Familiarity with PlayStation® SDK development

  • Familiarity with basic electrical concepts such as current draw, voltage levels, battery diagnostics, and microcontroller-based measurements

  • Curiosity about PlayStation® products and games

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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.

$137,800 - $206,600 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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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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