SDET Contractor

PlayStation Global; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor in California to build and own automated tests for PlayStation peripherals and firmware. You will work hands-on with our hardware and software to ensure quality across platforms.

You will write Python automation suites, perform integration tests on PS5, PS Portal, and Windows, and contribute to test frameworks while collaborating with QA, development, and product teams.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills with pytest and Appium.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Experience configuring Jenkins CI/CD and debugging pipelines.
• Experience using qMetry or TestRail for test management.
• Effective cross-functional communication.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Write Python automation suites for firmware and platform features.
• Perform integration testing on PlayStation 5, PlayStation Portal, and Windows.
• Improve the shared automation frameworks and test infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot test failures using execution data to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage.

Skills

Python programming

Test automation

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

qMetry

TestRail

Appium

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Summary

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 with strong Python and test automation skills and a focus on quality, consistency, and thoughtful testing practices.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor, you'll work hands-on with our peripherals and own automated test coverage for specific features across multiple platforms, alongside senior engineers.

We value teamwork and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll work where firmware, hardware, and platform software meet, building the tests that check them and keeping that automation healthy.

• Write Python automation suites for firmware and platform features
• Perform integration testing on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows
• Improve the shared automation frameworks and test infrastructure
• Troubleshoot test failures, using execution data to find flaky or slow tests
• Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who's as comfortable writing test code as working out why it failed.

• Strong Python skills, including writing automated tests in pytest and Appium with minimal supervision
• Experience with Git for version control
• Experience configuring Jenkins CI/CD jobs and troubleshooting pipeline failures
• Experience using test case management tools like qMetry or TestRail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

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

• Understanding of embedded firmware testing, including basic electrical concepts like current draw, voltage levels, and battery diagnostics
• Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers
• Familiarity with PlayStation® SDK development
• Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)

At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$52 - $78 USD

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