Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor

PlayStation Global; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

PlayStation Global is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor located in San Mateo, California. This role involves planning quality engineering activities, building test automation frameworks, and testing APIs for PlayStation products.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UI automation, with experience in Selenium or Appium, and thrive in collaborative environments. Compensation ranges from $60 to $65 per hour, and includes benefits like medical and dental.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in UI automation for web applications.
• Experience testing APIs and Native Applications.
• Experience with modern web application frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete QE related activities; build test plan, test cases.
• Review product requirements and create testing strategies.
• Build and improve test automation frameworks.

Skills

UI automation for web applications

Selenium or Appium

Testing APIs (RESTful)

React

Technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor

United States, San Mateo, CA

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and complete QE related activities; build test plan, test cases, and implement to ensure the quality of new features
• Review product requirements and technical design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation console and create effective testing strategies
• Build, maintain and improve test automation frameworks, and help teams set up automation infrastructure
• Develop automated UI and API tests to increase automation coverage
• Report, track and verify defects as well as monitor automation jobs. Provide status reports to leadership and other key partners.
• Collaborate with distributed teams for multi-functional test plan design and execution

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent
• 3-5 years or equivalent experience in UI automation for web applications
• Experience with Selenium or Appium or UI Automation technologies
• Knowledge and experience testing APIs (RESTful), Libraries, SDK/Application Frameworks, Native Applications
• Experience with at least one modern web application framework, preferably React
• Strong technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team and independently
• Strong initiative and outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience developing or writing test code/scripting for a game console or set‑top box
• Experience developing an application (game application is extra bonus)
• Practical experience using development and deployment tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker
• Experience using source control (esp. Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Circle CI)

Base Pay Range For This Role

$60 - $65 USD (hourly rate)

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.

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