Software Development Engineer in Test II

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

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will work on ensuring the quality of PlayStation peripherals and firmware. You will develop and maintain automated tests in C and Python, focusing on the performance and reliability of products. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining automated tests, owning automation suites, supporting automation frameworks, performing firmware integration testing, monitoring test infrastructure, analyzing test data, and collaborating with teams to align on test coverage. The role involves hands-on work with peripherals and requires collaboration with senior engineers and development teams, ensuring system quality across multiple platforms.
Must have:
  • Strong Python scripting skills and experience with automation tools
  • Experience programming in C or C++
  • Experience using Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience using test case management tools
  • Understanding of embedded firmware testing and hardware/software integration
  • Ability to design and troubleshoot automated tests
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with GitHub Actions
  • Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers
  • Familiarity with PlayStation SDK development
  • Familiarity with basic electrical concepts
  • Curiosity about PlayStation products and games
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, and wellness program
  • 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.

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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