Tool Engineer

PlayStation Studios Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayStation Studios Malaysia is seeking a passionate Tool Engineer to enhance QA productivity through innovative tools. The role involves collaborating with Product Owners, designing workflow solutions, and maintaining reporting metrics, aiming for continuous improvement in gaming experiences. Candidates should have a strong software engineering background, particularly in C# or Java, and a desire to contribute to top-tier gaming titles.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in software engineering using C# or Java.
• Experience with SQL or relational databases.
• Proficient in both front-end and back-end web development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain custom tools that enhance QA productivity.
• Partner with Product Owners to clarify customer needs.
• Demo prototypes and incorporate feedback in iterative cycles.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Self-Driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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.

At PlayStation Studios QA Engineering, we develop the tools, automation systems, and data pipelines that ensure every PlayStation title meets the highest quality standards. We engineer scalable solutions that support a diverse portfolio of world-class studios, from Naughty Dog to Guerrilla Games.

Our team works at the intersection of software engineering and game development — writing robust code, solving real-time QA bottlenecks, and enabling intelligent decision-making through analytics and continuous integration. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative technical environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Tool Engineer

Join our dynamic engineering team as a Tool Engineer who is passionate about improving quality through smart productivity solutions. In this role, you’ll create and maintain internal tools that supercharge our QA workflows and reporting. Whether you're an experienced engineer ready for broader responsibilities, or a senior candidate who can influence tool strategy across titles, this role flexes with your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain custom tools and solutions that enhance QA productivity and efficiency.
• Partner with Product Owners to clarify customer needs and translate them into effective solutions.
• Demo prototypes and in-progress tools to stakeholders, incorporating feedback in iterative cycles.
• Ensure that tool outputs support accurate data reporting on availability, utilization, and QA metrics.
• Shadow QA teams to identify process bottlenecks and propose technical mitigations.
• Act as a point of contact for toolset status across titles and locations.
• Guide junior engineers and advocate for engineering best practices in tool development.

Requirements

• At least 3 years' experience in software engineering using C# or Java.
• Experience with SQL or other relational databases (querying, reporting, and maintenance).
• Proficient in both front-end and back-end web development.
• Excellent understanding of computers, Windows OS, and networked environments.
• Strong analytical thinker with initiative and a problem-solving mindset.
• Autonomous, self-driven, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of QA workflows and test automation.
• Passion for the gaming industry and continuous improvement of player experiences.

Why Join Us?

At PlayStation Studios Malaysia, we believe in encouraging a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining our team, you will have the chance to work on exciting projects, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to delivering world-class gaming experiences.

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.