Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, AI/ML

Sony Interactive Entertainment; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 274,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts for Sony products

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test to lead the quality engineering strategy for its PlayStation applications. You will architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with development teams to enhance software quality.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in software testing and automation development, strong programming skills in Python or similar languages, and extensive knowledge of modern testing frameworks.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $183,000 - $274,600, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment fostering inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET) or automation-focused software development.
• Strong programming expertise in languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QE strategy for PlayStation applications.
• Architect and implement scalable automated test frameworks.
• Mentor junior SDETs and improve software quality.

Skills

Test automation

Quality Engineering

Machine learning systems testing

Programming in Python

UI Automation technologies

APIs expertise

Frontend frameworks (React)

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, AI/ML – San Mateo, CA

Do you have a passion for test automation? We are looking for self-motivated, quick‑starter and highly proactive individuals to join our full stack team, who will be testing new and existing features on multiple platforms and devices in a software development environment and ensuring quality of automation and test frameworks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QE strategy for sophisticated features, systems, and platform integrations across PlayStation applications and services
• Architect, design, and implement scalable automated test frameworks for UI, API, integration, and system-level testing
• Define comprehensive test strategies, risk assessments, and quality metrics aligned with product and engineering goals
• Develop and maintain robust automated test suites for web, backend, and platform services using modern automation tools and frameworks
• Drive automation guidelines, coding standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across QE and development teams
• Mentor junior and mid-level SDETs/QEs through code reviews, technical guidance, and testing strategy leadership
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, DevOps, and release teams to improve overall software quality and delivery efficiency
• Analyze test results, production issues, and system telemetry to identify root causes and implement long‑term quality improvements
• Build and optimize CI/CD automation pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid release cycles
• Advocate for shift‑left testing, testability improvements, and quality engineering culture across distributed teams

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET), Quality Engineering, or automation‑focused software development
• Experience testing machine learning systems, such as recommendation systems, search ranking systems, or other probabilistic ML application systems
• Strong programming expertise in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C++, or similar object‑oriented programming languages
• Extensive experience designing scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure from the ground up
• Advanced experience with Selenium or Appium or UI Automation technologies
• Deep understanding of APIs (RESTful), Libraries, SDK/Application Frameworks, Native Applications, microservices, and backend validation
• Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React
• Experience implementing automated testing in CI/CD environments using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar tools
• Excellent technical communication, leadership, mentoring, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to independently lead large‑scale quality initiatives and influence engineering guidelines

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience testing or developing applications for gaming consoles, embedded systems, streaming devices, or consumer electronics
• Experience building internal developer tools, automation platforms, or test infrastructure services
• Experience integrating automated testing into large‑scale CI/CD and release management pipelines
• Experience leading QE transformation initiatives or mentoring high‑performing engineering teams

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.

This role is eligible for SIE's top‑tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.

The estimated base pay range for this role is $183,000 - $274,600 USD.

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

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. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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