Software Development Engineer in Test Intern - Master's

PlayStation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) in San Diego, CA is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test Intern to join the Quality Engineering team and help deliver reliable PlayStation experiences to players worldwide.

You will work with engineers to test features across web, mobile, desktop, and other platforms, develop automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to test automation while gaining mentorship and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in software quality engineering, test automation, and software development.
• Exposure to UI automation tools and web technologies is a plus.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, or C++.

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 and use 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++

Education

Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Appium

Playwright

Cypress

Git

Jenkins

CircleCI

GitHub Actions

Docker

Job description

Role Summary:

Join the Quality Engineering team at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and gain hands-on experience helping deliver reliable, high-quality PlayStation experiences to millions of players worldwide.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to test new and existing features across multiple platforms and devices. You'll contribute to test automation, identify and troubleshoot software issues, and explore ways to improve product quality and development processes.

This internship offers practical experience in software testing, automation, and quality engineering within an agile, cross-functional team. You'll receive mentorship from experienced engineers while developing technical skills, learning new tools, and contributing to customer-facing applications.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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 and use 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s 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 analytical, 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.

Eligibility

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Advanced Degree – Master's
• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

At SIE, 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 base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Intern Pay Range

$50.50 — $55.25 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

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