Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (SDET Contractor)

Sony Playstation; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 71,635 - 107,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Sony Playstation is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor to join their Quality Engineering team in San Mateo, CA. This role focuses on developing automated tests for PlayStation® peripherals and firmware, ensuring product performance and reliability.

Responsibilities include maintaining test suites, integrating new tools, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have strong Python skills, experience with C/C++, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong Python scripting skills and hands-on experience with automation tools.
• Experience programming in modern C or C++.
• Solid experience using Git for version control in CI/CD environments.
• Understand embedded firmware testing and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests in C and Python.
• Own automation suites and ensure test reliability.
• Support and enhance automation frameworks for hardware testing.
• Monitor test infrastructure and troubleshoot automation failures.

Skills

Python scripting

Testing tools (pytest, Appium)

C/C++ programming

Git for version control

CI/CD pipelines

Embedded firmware testing

Test case management tools (qTest, TestRail)

Unsupervised test design

Effective collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Would you like to help ensure the quality of PlayStation® peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStation® LinkTM 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 who focuses on quality, consistency, and thoughtful testing practices to develop and maintain automated tests that support the performance and reliability of our products.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor, you’ll work hands‑on with our peripherals, independently own and drive automated test coverage for specific features, and collaborate with senior engineers and development teams to ensure system quality across multiple platforms.

We value collaboration, thoughtful testing, and continuous learning as a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and Python for platform integration
• Own automation suites for assigned features, ensuring test reliability and comprehensive coverage
• Support and enhance automation frameworks used across hardware and platform‑level testing
• Perform firmware integration testing on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® Portal, and Windows
• Monitor test infrastructure, troubleshoot automation failures, and improve performance and stability
• Analyze test execution data to identify flaky or slow tests and contribute to runtime optimization
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and methodologies to improve testing efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage and integration

Qualifications

• Strong Python scripting skills and hands‑on experience with automation tools like pytest and Appium
• Experience programming in C or C++ (modern C++ preferred, e.g., C++17)
• Solid experience using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, including configuring jobs and troubleshooting failures
• Experience using test case management tools like qTest or TestRail
• Understanding of embedded firmware testing and hardware/software integration
• Ability to design and troubleshoot automated tests with minimal supervision
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross‑functional team
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Nice to Have

• Experience with GitHub Actions
• Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers
• Familiarity with PlayStation® SDK development
• Familiarity with basic electrical concepts such as current draw, voltage levels, battery diagnostics, and microcontroller‑based measurements
• Curiosity about PlayStation® products and games

Benefits

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; it is an hourly rate.

$52 — $78 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.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.