Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test United States, San Mateo, CA

PlayStation; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in entertainment is seeking a motivated Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test to enhance quality across PlayStation Link devices. In this role, you will develop innovative test strategies and automation frameworks, ensuring the reliability and performance of embedded firmware. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive testing excellence and optimize user experiences. This dynamic position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusivity. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in test planning, automation, and device firmware testing.
• Proficient in Python and C/C++, with experience in CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and scale testing frameworks for embedded and platform layers.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for device firmware.
• Monitor test infrastructure and contribute to root cause analysis.

Skills

Python programming

C programming

C++ programming

Test planning and strategy

Automation frameworks

Device firmware testing

CI/CD pipelines

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Raspberry Pi

GitHub Actions

Job description

Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test

United States, San Mateo, CA

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Would you like to help us ensure the quality of PlayStation peripherals and firmware? Join the team delivering innovative test solutions for PlayStation Link devices, where we directly impact performance, stability, and the player experience.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has an extraordinary opportunity in the Quality Engineering department! We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to help build test strategy and automation that drive quality across PlayStation Link Firmware and Peripherals.

As a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test, you’ll work hands-on with PlayStation Link devices and develop test tools for embedded firmware. You'll collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to improve performance, stability, and reliability across the platform. We’re a team that values sharing knowledge, improving systems, and delivering thoughtful test coverage at scale.

Responsibilities:

1. In this role, you’ll help define and scale testing frameworks while building high-quality solutions across embedded and platform layers.
2. Design and improve automation frameworks and tools to validate high-quality device firmware.
3. Develop and maintain automated tests in C for embedded firmware and microcontroller-level integrations with Raspberry Pi.
4. Support platform integration testing across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation Portal, and Windows.
5. Drive automation of peripheral interactions and performance validations using internal tools and frameworks.
6. Monitor and maintain test infrastructure, triage failures, and contribute to root cause analysis and regression verification.
7. Identify automated testing gaps and improve reliability.
8. Analyze runtime performance data and develop benchmarking techniques to support product optimization.
9. Research new tools and methods to enhance firmware testing.

Qualifications

1. We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical expertise and is eager to lead testing strategy and help scale quality practices across systems.
2. Demonstrated expertise in test planning and strategy, with a proven ability to design, create, and automate test cases, including unit and integration tests.
3. Good understanding of automation frameworks focused around testing device firmware and device integrations.
4. Having a passion for automation with the ability to discuss the pros and cons of various automation approaches.
5. Proficient in Python programming. (Multiple academic or industry projects completed, 2+ years programming experience.)
6. Demonstrated ability programming in C or C++; modern C/C++ experience (e.g. C/C++17).
7. Desire to learn all about device firmware testing.
8. Experience working with Single Board Computer device development and testing integrations around it.
9. Experience building, running, and debugging software in both Windows and Linux environments.
10. Experience crafting, configuring, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
11. Interpersonal skills around collaboration with Product, Design, and Development teams.

Nice-to-Have

1. If you bring any of these, we’d love to hear about them!
2. Prior experience with PlayStation SDK development.
3. Experience with GitHub Actions.
4. Experience testing or interacting with Windows-based drivers.
5. Familiarity with PlayStation products and games.
6. Familiarity with basic electrical concepts such as current draw, voltage levels, battery diagnostics, and microcontroller-based measurements.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$179,400 - $269,200 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.

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

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