Software Development Engineer in Test Intern - Masters or PhD

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Software Development Engineer in Test Intern - Masters or PhD

San Mateo, CA

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Software Engineer Intern on the PlayStation® SDK toolchain development team, your responsibilities will include:

• Learning and understanding testing methodologies and tools for PlayStation® SDK toolchain development
• Designing and implementing software to test the PlayStation® C++ compiler toolchain
• Collecting, visualizing, and reporting on performance data and operational statistics to enhance the efficiency of our tools and processes
• Researching and proposing innovative solutions to technical challenges in Quality Assurance and applicable Audio & Video technologies for PlayStation

What We’re Looking For:

• Projected to graduate by Spring 2026
• Pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming
• Experience writing software for both Windows and Linux systems
• Highly motivated, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in compilers and language design
• Data analysis and relational database experience
• Knowledge of collaborative software engineering best practices, including Source Control Management systems and Continuous Integration/Deployment frameworks
• AGILE/Scrum training

Eligibility:

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
• Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.
•  Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

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.