Software Development Engineer in Test (Peripheral Driver, Embedded SDET)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts for Sony products

Potential bonus package

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment seeks a Software Development Engineer in Test II to ensure the quality of PlayStation peripherals and firmware. You'll develop automated test coverage across platforms for PlayStation Link devices, directly enhancing performance and stability. This role emphasizes hands-on experience, collaboration, and innovative testing practices.

Qualifications include strong skills in Python and C/C++, experience with automation tools, and effective communication. A Bachelor's degree is required. The position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

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).
• Solid experience using Git for version control and working with CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins.

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.
• Collaborate with QA, Development, and Product teams to align on test coverage and integration.

Skills

Python scripting skills

C/C++ programming

Git for version control

Automation tools (pytest, Appium)

Embedded firmware testing

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

qTest or TestRail

Job description

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.

Software Development Engineer in Test (Peripheral Driver, Embedded SDET)

Summary

Would you like to help ensure the quality of PlayStation peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStation Link 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 II, 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

In this role, you’ll contribute to both the strategic and practical aspects of test automation across platforms.

• 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

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving tough problems and collaborating with others to build high-quality systems.

• 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

If you bring any of these, we'd love to hear about them!

• 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

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. The base pay range may vary based on our hybrid working policy and individual factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, employee discounts for Sony products, and may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

$140,500 - $210,700 USD

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