Software Development Engineer In Test

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,500 - 210,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts for Sony products

Potential bonus package

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in California. The role emphasizes building tools for analyzing the quality of the PlayStation SDK. This critical position focuses on developing automated systems that enhance testing infrastructure and ensure the reliability of SDK components.

The ideal candidate is proficient in Python and C++, possesses strong technical leadership skills, and is passionate about high-quality automation. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong programming proficiency in Python & C++.
• Experience with both Windows & Linux environments.
• Deep understanding of automation trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the technical strategy for automation frameworks.
• Crafting and improving automated test cases for SDK libraries.
• Monitor test infrastructure and improve reliability.

Skills

Python

C++

Automation frameworks

Test architecture

CI systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

How would you like to influence the most successful gaming platform of all time by validating the very technology our developers use to build extraordinary games?

Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to provide hands‑on engineering excellence across our SDK ecosystem. This role focuses on building tools and infrastructure for analyzing the quality of the PlayStation SDK and related technology. While this is the primary domain, there are opportunities to expand into 3D graphics, spatial audio, artificial intelligence, and the fully integrated PlayStation game development environment.

We are looking for someone who wants to directly impact PlayStation technology by developing tools and automated systems that deeply analyze SDK components and platform capabilities. You will help strengthen and evolve our testing infrastructure, raise the technical bar for quality engineering, and drive confidence in every release. If you’re passionate about solving complex system‑level challenges and influencing technology used by people around the world, we want to hear from you, come help us power the future of PlayStation!

Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Own and drive the technical strategy for automation frameworks, test architecture, and CI systems supporting PlayStation SDK components.
• Define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns that support long‑term platform growth.
• Contribute to architectural discussions for test systems spanning C++, embedded firmware (C), and Python‑based infrastructure.
• Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies to protect release confidence.

Hands‑On Engineering

• Crafting and improving automated test cases, sample applications, testing tools and frameworks for SDK libraries and low level software (C++).
• Build and improve test infrastructure using Python and Groovy to simplify building, testing, and demonstrating PlayStation sample applications.
• Monitor test infrastructure, analyze automation failures, improve reliability, and optimize runtime performance.
• Partner closely with software production and offshore teams to compose robust test plans, validation strategies, and documentation.

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including presenting technical direction to both engineers and executives.
• Proven experience leading architectural decisions and complex debugging efforts.
• Self‑directed, committed to producing strong results, and passionate about high‑quality automation.

Qualifications

• Strong programming proficiency in Python & C++.
• Experience building, running, and debugging software in both Windows & Linux environments.
• Deep understanding of automation trade‑offs and architectural design decisions.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Exposure to Android platform, including SDK, tooling and architecture.
• Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development is helpful.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine or other game engine technology.
• Containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, employee discounts for Sony products, and a potential bonus package.

Base pay range: $140,500 — $210,700 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.

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