SDET Intern: Build Automated Testing & Quality

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. (Japan); San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in California is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern to help improve quality and reliability of PlayStation experiences used by millions of players worldwide. You will work with experienced engineers to test features across web, mobile, desktop, and other devices.

You will develop and maintain automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and explore test tools and techniques within an agile, cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in software quality engineering, test automation, and software development.
• Programming or scripting exposure using Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, C++, or another programming language.
• Familiarity with UI automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Exposure to testing web, mobile, desktop, or other non-PC applications and devices.
• Familiarity with web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Basic understanding of APIs, client-server applications, or RESTful services.
• Exposure to version-control systems, preferably Git.
• Strong analytic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with an interest in learning new technologies and testing practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members at different levels.
• Previous internship, coursework, or project experience involving software testing or test automation is a plus.
• Experience in Project Development or Testing is beneficial.
• Exposure to CI/CD and development tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or Docker is a plus.
• Coursework, projects, or practical exposure related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or generative AI is beneficial.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools for coding, debugging, test-case generation, or test automation is a plus.
• Interest in applying AI/ML techniques to improve test coverage, defect analysis, failure triage, and automation efficiency is beneficial.
• Exposure to testing AI-powered features or evaluating AI-generated outputs for quality, reliability, accuracy, and edge cases is a plus.
• Interest in gaming, game consoles, digital entertainment, or the PlayStation ecosystem is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test new and existing features across web, mobile, desktop, and other non-PC applications and devices to help ensure software quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for customer-facing applications, contributing to the team's automation codebase.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues.
• Apply software testing and quality engineering practices to improve test coverage, reliability, and development efficiency.
• Explore new testing tools, processes, and implementation techniques to support the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in agile development workflows and collaborate with team members to support testing and automation efforts.
• Gain hands-on experience with software testing, debugging, and automation while learning from experienced Quality Engineering team members.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Node.js

Java

C++

Test automation

QA testing

Selenium WebDriver

Playwright

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Appium

Playwright

Cypress

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment in California is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern to help improve quality and reliability of PlayStation experiences used by millions of players worldwide. You will work with experienced engineers to test features across web, mobile, desktop, and other devices.

You will develop and maintain automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and explore test tools and techniques within an agile, cross-functional team.