Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Quality Assurance • $179,400 PA - $269,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, you'll ensure the quality of PlayStation® peripherals and firmware, focusing on PlayStation® Link™ devices. Responsibilities include designing and improving automation frameworks, developing automated tests in C for embedded firmware, supporting platform integration testing across PS5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows, and driving automation of peripheral interactions. You'll also monitor test infrastructure, analyze performance data, and research new testing methods. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership in testing strategy, and collaboration with various teams. You'll work hands-on with devices and contribute to the overall performance, stability, and player experience.
Must have:
  • Test planning & strategy
  • Automation framework design
  • C/C++ programming
  • Device firmware testing
  • Python programming
  • CI/CD pipeline experience (Jenkins)
Good to have:
  • PlayStation® SDK development
  • GitHub Actions
  • Windows driver testing
  • Familiarity with PlayStation products
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package

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 us ensure the quality of PlayStation® peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStation® Link™ devices, where we directly impact performance, stability, and the player experience.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has an extraordinary opportunity in the Quality Engineering department! We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to help build test strategy and automation that drive quality across PlayStation® Link™ Firmware and Peripherals.

As a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, you’ll work hands-on with PlayStation® Link™ devices and develop test tools for embedded firmware. You'll collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to improve performance, stability, and reliability across the platform. We’re a team that values sharing knowledge, improving systems, and delivering thoughtful test coverage at scale.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you’ll help define and scale testing frameworks while building high-quality solutions across embedded and platform layers.

  • Design and improve automation frameworks and tools to validate high-quality device firmware.

  • Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and microcontroller-level integrations with Raspberry Pi.

  • Support platform integration testing across multiple platforms, including PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows.

  • Drive automation of peripheral interactions and performance validations using internal tools and frameworks.

  • Monitor and maintain test infrastructure, triage failures, and contribute to root cause analysis and regression verification.

  • Identify automated testing gaps and improve reliability.

  • Analyze runtime performance data and develop benchmarking techniques to support product optimization.

  • Research new tools and methods to enhance firmware testing.

 

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical expertise and is eager to lead testing strategy and help scale quality practices across systems.

  • Demonstrated expertise in test planning and strategy, with a proven ability to design, create, and automate test cases, including unit and integration tests

  • Good understanding of automation frameworks focused around testing device firmware and device integrations.

  • Having a passion for automation with the ability to discuss the pros and cons of various automation approaches.

  • Proficient in Python programming. (Multiple academic or industry projects completed, 2+ years programming experience.)

  • Demonstrated ability programming in C or C++; modern C/C++ experience (e.g. C/C++17).

  • Desire to learn all about device firmware testing.

  • Experience working with Single Board Computer device development and testing integrations around it.

  • Experience building, running, and debugging software in both Windows and Linux environments.

  • Experience crafting, configuring, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins

  • Interpersonal skills around collaboration with Product, Design, and Development teams.

 

Nice-to-Have

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

  • Prior experience with PlayStation® SDK development.

  • Experience with GitHub Actions

  • Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers.

  • Familiarity with PlayStation products and games.

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

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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.

$179,400 - $269,200 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.  


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